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Few historical figures are more dear to the hearts of Virginians than Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Frequently hailed as both a brilliant military tactician and the consummate Southern gentleman, Lee’s star still shines brightly. But how much of this adulation is warranted? It was Grant’s victory over Lee that helped bring an end to slavery. Historian Gary Gallagher (University of Virginia) is the author of numerous books about the Civil War, including the soon-to-be published Lee and His Army in Confederate History. He joins us to discuss the Lee of popular myth as well as the Lee of historical fact.
