Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen, The
Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen, The

Author: Williams, Jr., Richard G.

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2010-09-23

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781455608683

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A SELECTION OF THE CONSERVATIVE BOOK CLUB “I can think of no better guide for young men embarking on the adventure of life than the maxims of Robert E. Lee.” —H. W. Crocker III, author of Robert E. Lee on Leadership “‘Must’ reading for all fathers and sons. . . . The example of Robert E. Lee illustrates in stark colors what it means to be a man—a model essential for all of us who are products of this distinctly unmanly age. Rick Williams has placed us all in his debt with this wonderful anthology of Lee’s wisdom and grace.” —J. Steven Wilkins, author of Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee Gen. Robert E. Lee, 1807-70, was renowned for his brilliant leadership during the Civil War; however, his genius extended far beyond the battlefield. All his life, he relied upon his faith for strength and guidance not only in troubled times, but also as the foundation upon which he based all of his dealings with others. This volume contains his advice and observations, drawn from the great man’s own writings, on crucial topics such as education, duty, humility, and Christian faith—making this a valuable guide for today’s youth. Each section is preceded by a brief anecdote from his life, and each of the quotes is described with the time and circumstance.

Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee

Author: James I. Robertson, Jr.

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 153811349X

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Robert E. Lee is regarded as a brilliant military commander and also for his inspiring achievements on behalf of the new nation in the five years after the Civil War. Robert E. Lee: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works is an historical reference of Lee and his achievements.

The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops
The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops

Author:

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1604336722

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Duty, Honor, Country—those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. —Gen. Douglas MacArthur THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it. This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad. The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes: Gen. Omar Bradley Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody Captain John Paul Jones Ulysses S. Grant Dwight Eisenhower Nathan Hale John F. Kennedy Gen. George C. Marshall John McCain Gen. Stanley McChrystal Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. George S. Patton Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. John Pershing Gen. David Petraeus Gen. Colin Powell Teddy Roosevelt Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff Gen. William T. Sherman George Washington Gen. William Westmoreland And so many more. THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana.

Robert E Lee
Robert E Lee

Author: Robert Lee

Publisher:

Published: 2008-12

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781557090553

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This collection presents inspiring and insightful quotations from Robert E. Lee, general-in-chief of Confederate forces during the Civil War.

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

Author: Alex Ayres

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1101656166

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Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President. In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. The quotes are arranged according to subject, providing a bit of Lincoln wit and wisdom for any situation. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.

The Making of Robert E. Lee
The Making of Robert E. Lee

Author: Michael Fellman

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2003-04-07

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780801874116

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With rigorous research and unprecedented insight into Robert E. Lee's personal and public lives, Michael Fellman here uncovers the intelligent, ambitious, and often troubled man behind the legend, exploring his life within the social, cultural, and political context of the nineteenth-century American South.