Reflections on Lee: A Historian's Assessment Book

On the west coast the Civil War is a chapter in a history book. Dates, battles, places unfamiliar and far away fill that chapter.
In the South the Civil War is a real and present topic. General Robert E. Lee is still a very important person. Interestingly enough, even though Lee was a Southern general, he is highly regarded by many in the North too.
This small book goes into why this seeming contradiction exists.
It does begin with an overview of the Civil War and Lee's involvement in it. Lee's tactics form the focus of the discussion.
After the Civil War ends, the discussion moves to one about the kind of man Lee was. Admittedly the author is an admirer of Lee but does try to present a balanced view. He presents opinions different from his own.
Robert E. Lee was only a name to me when I opened the cover of this book. He is now a real person. I find I too admire the man and better understand the choices he made. Lee was a gentleman in the best sense of the word and put the good of first his state and then his country before his personal feelings.
This book is easy to read and follow. It is an excellent book for those interested in this time.