Robert E. Lee: The Story and the Play is a fascinating book by Ruth Gill about the life and work of Robert E. E., a prominent Confederate general during the United States Civil War. In this book, the reader will be able to discover not only the facts from the life of the military strategist, but also deepen the understanding of his character and motivations. The author successfully combines historical facts with an artistic style of writing, presenting a kind of dramaturgy of events and feelings of the main character. Robert Lee: The Story and the Play is an excellent choice for lovers of history and literature about the United States Civil War period.