<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>More than an account of battles, Defeating Lee gets to the heart of what motivated these men, why they fought so hard, and how they sustained a spirited defense of cause and country long after the guns had fallen silent.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Fair Oaks, the Seven Days, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Petersburg-the list of significant battles fought by the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, is a long and distinguished one. This absorbing history of the Second Corps follows the unit's creation and rise to prominence, the battles that earned it a reputation for hard fighting, and the legacy its veterans sought to maintain in the years after the Civil War. More than an account of battles, <i>Defeating Lee</i> gets to the heart of what motivated these men, why they fought so hard, and how they sustained a spirited defense of cause and country long after the guns had fallen silent.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A handful of black-and-white photographs as well as extensive appendices and notes round out this excellent contribution to Civil War history shelves. </p>-- "Midwest Book Review"<br><br><p>Attractively organized and well written, <i>Defeating Lee </i>deserves its place as a staple in any library on the Army of the Potomac, large or small.</p>-- "H-Net Reviews in Humanities & the Social Sciences"<br><br><p>Lawrence Kreiser tells the Second Corps' story with verve and attention to personal as well as bureaucratic details. </p>-- "Civil War Librarian"<br><br><p>Overall, this is a most worthy effort and should be included in the library of every fan of unit histories. </p>-- "www.civilwarnews.com"<br><br><p>The author has an easy to read informative style that made the pages fly. His word portraits make lesser-known names into real people. . . . This is a well-written book with all the items that are expected in a serious history.</p>-- "TOCWOC - A Civil War Blog"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Lawrence A. Kreiser, Jr., is Associate Professor of History at Stillman College and author (with Ray B. Browne) of<i> Voices of Civil War America: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life.</i></p>
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