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Robert E. Lee was one of the most famous and controversial figures of the American Civil War. In this biography, Royall Freese offers a comprehensive overview of Lee's life, from his childhood in Virginia to his role as commander of the Confederate army. Freese examines Lee's military strategies, his relationships with his subordinates, and his personal beliefs and values. This book is a fascinating look at one of the most complex figures in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Using El lazarillo de ciegos caminantes (the ""Guide for Blind Rovers"" by Alonso Carrio de Lavandera, the best known work of the era) as a jumping off point for a sprawling discussion of 18th-century Spanish America, Ruth Hill argues for a richer, more nuanced understanding of the relationship between Spain and its western colonies.