{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62c7fb2a7acf3900129dffa7/64c3c2246624ec001174a284?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Robert E Lee: Life & Legacy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62c7fb2a7acf3900129dffa7/1741861595969-a96ad1c5-0e5f-4b12-af2a-c75be74e8fa6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>He is undoubtedly the most famous member of the Confederate forces. But it wasn't always set to be that way.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Don speaks to Jonathan Horn to find out about the life of Robert E Lee, why he made the decision to join the Confederate side, and how he was connected to George Washington.</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Siobhan Dale. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, James Holland, Mary Beard and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 50% off your first 3 months with code <a href=\"http://access.historyhit.com/checkout?code=americanhistory&amp;plan=monthly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AMERICANHISTORY</a>. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at <a href=\"http://historyhit.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">historyhit.com/subscribe</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":" History Hit"}