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“On Lee as commander: "He had a cheerful dignity and could praise them (his men) without seeming to court their favor.”

Quote by Shelby Foote

Book:The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

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The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

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Shelby Foote was an American historian and author, renowned for his works on the American Civil War. Born on November 17, 1916, and passing away on June 27, 2005, Foote's writing style was marked by its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, earning him high regard among scholars and the general public alike. more

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