From Traitor to Martyr: Robert E. Lee and the Myth of White Victimhood

Maarten Zwiers

From Traitor to Martyr: Robert E. Lee and the Myth of White Victimhood

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White Americans have appropriated and closely guard what used to be a typically southern variant of U.S. history to protect their privilege. The current political climate in the United States seems to be congenial to these kinds of defense.

Original language	English
Publisher	The Activist History Review
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 27-Oct-2017

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