A proud father of a 22 year old son, I live in Ashburn, VA, a suburb of Washington, D.C. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science from American University, and a Masters in American History from George Mason University.
During the week I am a cubicle dweller working at a technology company in Reston, VA (gotta pay the bills).
My primary area of interest is post Revolutionary War America encompassing the years 1787 through 1852 (era of the New Republic, Federal Era, Age of Jackson...too many names for the same time period).
I am also interested in the history of science, in particular its interaction and reaction to scientific discovery, as well as the history of space exploration.
I also have more than a passing interest in Philosophy, Religion and Politics....
This essay is not intended to be an exhaustive biography of Robert E. Lee and his father "Light-Horse" Harry Lee. Rather it is intended to look at those factors that influenced Harry Lee's political views, particularly...
