Custis-Lee Manor: Monument to Robert E. Lee, Virginia is a book about the history and architecture of the famous mansion in Arlington, Virginia, which served as the birthplace of the great Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Author Murray Nelligan explores the building in detail, the purpose of each room, the history of the owners and the families who lived here. This book is not only a document about architectural heritage, but also reveals to readers the history of life and culture of the southern states during the American Civil War. Enjoy the history and beauty of this unique monument of the past, which leaves unchanged the bright image of the former patriarchy of the South.