EPISODE · Sep 19, 2022 · 27 MIN

Robert E. Lee: A Life

from For the Ages: A History Podcast · host New-York Historical Society

In a tale ranging from Lee’s wealthy but scandal-ridden upbringing in Virginia to his long career in the U.S. Army, award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo takes a hard look at Lee’s character, including his deceptively genteel demeanor and corrosive insecurities. Discover what led Lee to the treasonous fight for slavery that continues to sow division in American society today. Recorded on March 30, 2022

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