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Lexington, Virginia and the Civil War
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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative explores Lexington, Virginia's journey from initial enthusiasm to hardship and eventual recovery. The town, notable for being the burial site of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, also houses significant institutions like Washington College and the Virginia Military Institute. Richard G. Williams delves into the town's challenges during the war, including Union general Hunter's raid, Lee's conflicting loyalties, and Jackson's transformation from educator to formidable military leader.
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Lexington, Virginia and the Civil War, Richard Williams
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Lexington, Virginia and the Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Williams
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN13
- 9781540230744
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative explores Lexington, Virginia's journey from initial enthusiasm to hardship and eventual recovery. The town, notable for being the burial site of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, also houses significant institutions like Washington College and the Virginia Military Institute. Richard G. Williams delves into the town's challenges during the war, including Union general Hunter's raid, Lee's conflicting loyalties, and Jackson's transformation from educator to formidable military leader.