| "A superb study; one that provides refreshingly new insight into the generalship of Robert E. Lee . . . a must for Civil War and military historians." — William N. Still Jr. coauthor of Why the South Lost "Michael Palmer says that Robert E. Lee was 'a man of military genius'—but only when he was reacting to a Union attack. When he analyzes Lee on the offensive, Palmer labels him a woefully inadequate general. Powerfully written, this no-holds-barred criticism of Lee the general will shake long-held perceptions of historians and buffs. Like this book or not, it is must reading." — John R. Marszalek, Mississippi State University author of Sherman: A Soldier's Passion for Order
"A unique and careful analysis of Lee's generalship . . . concentrates on Lee's conduct when on the strategic offensive. . . . He finds Lee's failures to be significant. . . . It is an excellent and persuasive consideration of the Marble Man." — Alan T. Nolan author of Lee Considered: General R. E. Lee and Civil War History "Michael Palmer has written a good book that offers some provocative analysis of Robert E. Lee as a general. . . . [It] should inspire discussion among Civil War students." — Jeffrey D. Wert author of General James Longstreet and General Custer In a brilliant, revisionist look at the career, leadership capability, and decisive campaigns of the legendary Robert E. Lee, historian Michael A. Palmer offers a compelling new portrait of one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures of the Civil War.
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