The King of Spades – Life and Military Carrier of General Robert E. Lee
By John Esten Cooke
Length19h 40m
About this audiobook
In "The King of Spades: Life and Military Career of General Robert E. Lee," John Esten Cooke presents a meticulously crafted narrative that intricately weaves biographical details with vivid historical context. Cooke employs a rich, descriptive prose style that reflects the romantic literary currents of the 19th century, aiming to illuminate the complexities of Lee's character while simultaneously serving the emerging Southern identity in the wake of the Civil War. The book not only chronicles Lee's military exploits but also delves into his moral dilemmas, leadership qualities, and the profound impact of his decisions on American history. John Esten Cooke was an accomplished writer and a Confederate veteran, providing him with unique insights and a personal connection to the world he depicts. His alignment with Southern ideals and his experiences during the Civil War inform a sympathetic portrayal of Lee, allowing Cooke to reflect the values and aspirations of a South still grappling with its recent past. Cooke's proximity to the military and political narratives of his time enabled him to present a nuanced view of one of America's most controversial figures. "The King of Spades" is a compelling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Robert E. Lee and the tumultuous era he inhabited. Cooke's blend of biography and military analysis offers profound perspectives on leadership, duty, and sacrifice, making this book essential for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and general readers alike.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length19 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The King of Spades – Life and Military Carrier of General Robert E. Lee
47IV JACKSON'S ATTACK AND FALL
2I INTRODUCTION
48V THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE
3II THE LEES OF VIRGINIA
49VI FLANK MOVEMENT OF GENERAL SEDGWICK
4III GENERAL "LIGHT-HORSE HARRY" LEE
50VII LEE'S GENERALSHIP AND PERSONAL DEMEANOR DURING THE CAMPAIGN
5IV STRATFORD
51VIII PERSONAL RELATIONS OF LEE AND JACKSON
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6V LEE'S EARLY MANHOOD AND CAREER IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY
52IX CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THE INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIA
7VI LEE AND SCOTT
53X LEE'S PLANS AND OBJECTS
8VII LEE RESIGNS
54XI THE CAVALRY-FIGHT AT FLEETWOOD
9VIII HIS RECEPTION AT RICHMOND
55XII THE MARCH TO GETTYSBURG
10IX LEE IN 1861
56XIII LEE IN PENNSYLVANIA
11X THE WAR BEGINS
57XIV CONCENTRATION AT GETTYSBURG
12XI LEE'S ADVANCE INTO WESTERN VIRGINIA
58XV THE FIRST DAY'S FIGHT AT GETTYSBURG
13XII LEE'S LAST INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP MEADE
59XVI THE TWO ARMIES IN POSITION
14I PLAN OF THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
60XVII THE SECOND DAY
15II JOHNSTON IS WOUNDED
61XVIII THE LAST CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG
16III LEE ASSIGNED TO THE COMMAND — HIS FAMILY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
62XIX LEE AFTER THE CHARGE
17IV LEE RESOLVES TO ATTACK
63XX LEE'S RETREAT ACROSS THE POTOMAC
18V STUART'S "RIDE AROUND McCLELLAN"
64XXI ACROSS THE BLUE RIDGE AGAIN
19I THE TWO ARMIES
65I THE CAVALRY OF LEE'S ARMY
20II LEE'S PLAN OF ASSAULT
66II LEE FLANKS GENERAL MEADE
21III THE BATTLE OF THE CHICKAHOMINY
67III A RACE BETWEEN TWO ARMIES
22IV THE RETREAT
68IV THE FIGHT AT BUCKLAND
23V RICHMOND IN DANGER — LEE'S VIEWS
69V THE ADVANCE TO MINE RUN
24VI LEE AND McCLELLAN — THEIR IDENTITY OF OPINION
70VI LEE IN THE AUTUMN AND WINTER OF 1863
25I LEE'S PROTEST
71I GENERAL GRANT CROSSES THE RAPIDAN
26II LEE'S MANOEUVRES
72II THE FIRST COLLISION IN THE WILDERNESS
27III LEE ADVANCES FROM THE RAPIDAN
73III THE BATTLE OF THE 6TH OF MAY
28IV JACKSON FLANKS GENERAL POPE
74IV THE 12TH OF MAY
29V LEE FOLLOWS
75V FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA TO THE CHICKAHOMINY
30VI THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS
76VI FIRST BATTLES AT PETERSBURG
31I HIS DESIGNS
77VII THE SIEGE OF RICHMOND BEGUN
32II LEE IN MARYLAND
78VIII LEE THREATENS WASHINGTON
33III MOVEMENTS OF THE TWO ARMIES
79IX THE MINE EXPLOSION
34IV THE PRELUDE TO SHARPSBURG
80X END OF THE CAMPAIGN OF 1864
35V THE BATTLE OF SHARPSBURG
81XI LEE IN THE WINTER OF 1864-'65
36VI LEE AND McCLELLAN — THEIR MERITS IN THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN
82XII THE SITUATION AT THE BEGINNING OF 1865
37VII LEE AND HIS MEN
83XIII LEE ATTACKS THE FEDERAL CENTRE
38VIII LEE PASSES THE BLUE RIDGE
84XIV THE SOUTHERN LINES BROKEN
39IX LEE CONCENTRATES AT FREDERICKSBURG
85XV LEE EVACUATES PETERSBURG
40X THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG
86XVI THE RETREAT AND SURRENDER
41XI FINAL MOVEMENTS OF 1862
87XVII LEE RETURNS TO RICHMOND
42XII THE YEAR OF BATTLES
88XVIII GENERAL LEE AFTER THE WAR
43XIII LEE IN DECEMBER, 1862
89XIX GENERAL LEE'S LAST YEARS AND DEATH
44I ADVANCE OF GENERAL HOOKER
90I THE FUNERAL OF GENERAL LEE
45II THE WILDERNESS
91II TRIBUTES TO GENERAL LEE (pt. 1)
46III LEE'S DETERMINATION
92II TRIBUTES TO GENERAL LEE (pt. 2)
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