Lee in the Shadow of Washington Author:Richard B. McCaslin While most scholars agree that Robert E. Lees loyalty to Virginia was the key factor in his decision to join the Confederate cause, Richard B. McCaslin demonstrate that, beyond that loyalty, Lees true call to action was the legacy of the American Revolution viewed through his reverence for George Washington. In this thematic biograp... more »hy of the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, McCaslin locates the sources of Lees devotion to Washington and shows how this bond affected his performance as a general in battle.« less