Book · 2019 · Study Aids
America
Civil War and Westward Expansion, 1803-90
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And one of the major sources for this episode is an excellent biography of Lee by Alan guelzo um and I'm going to read a quote from that now talking about the degree to which these people were farmers.
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America by Dylan Rees and Alan Farmer serves as a comprehensive educational text for historical study. However, during the Behind the Bastards episode titled Part One: Robert E. Lee: A Lifetime of Failure, released on February 13, 2024, host Robert Evans utilized a different major historical text for his research. Evans recommended the biography of Robert E. Lee authored by Alan Guelzo, citing it as an excellent resource for understanding the historical reality of the Lee family. Specifically, Evans used a quote from Guelzo's biography during the podcast to examine the precise economic circumstances, lifestyle, and slaveholding realities of the figures in question. He praised the biography for providing accurate context regarding the subject's plantation life and personal failures. By highlighting Guelzo's work, Evans provided listeners with a credible academic reference to better comprehend the complexities of American history and the myths surrounding historical commanders. The recommendation reinforced the episode's commitment to grounded historical analysis, directing curious audiences to reliable biographical literature for deeper exploration.
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Robert Evans and one of the major sources for this episode is an excellent biography of Lee by Alan guelzo um and I'm go… 1
“and one of the major sources for this episode is an excellent biography of Lee by Alan guelzo um and I'm going to read a quote from that now talking about the degree to which these people were farmers”
