Grant Paperback - 2002
by Jean Edward Smith
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In this magnificent biography, Jean Edward Smith skillfully reconciles the disparate, conflicting assessments of Ulysses S. Grant, confirming his genius as a general, but convincingly showing that Grant's presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories. 40 photos.
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Details
- Title Grant
- Author Jean Edward Smith
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Fine
- Pages 784
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Simon & Schuster, New York
- Date 2002-04-09
- Features Bibliography, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # D-202
- ISBN 9780684849270 / 0684849275
- Weight 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.8 in (23.11 x 15.75 x 4.57 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Theometrics: Secular
- Topical: Civil War
- Library of Congress subjects Presidents - United States, Generals - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00053794
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Summary
Ulysses S. Grant was the first four-star general in the history of the United States Army and the only president between Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson to serve eight consecutive years in the White House. As general in chief, Grant revolutionized modern warfare. As president, he brought stability to the country after years of war and upheaval. Yet today Grant is remembered as a brilliant general but a failed president.
In this comprehensive biography, Jean Edward Smith reconciles these conflicting assessments of Grant's life. He argues convincingly that Grant is greatly underrated as a president. Following the turmoil of Andrew Johnson's administration, Grant guided the nation through the post-Civil War era, overseeing Reconstruction in the South and enforcing the freedoms of new African-American citizens. His presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories, says Smith, for the same strength of character that made him successful on the battlefield also characterized his years in the White House.
In this comprehensive biography, Jean Edward Smith reconciles these conflicting assessments of Grant's life. He argues convincingly that Grant is greatly underrated as a president. Following the turmoil of Andrew Johnson's administration, Grant guided the nation through the post-Civil War era, overseeing Reconstruction in the South and enforcing the freedoms of new African-American citizens. His presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories, says Smith, for the same strength of character that made him successful on the battlefield also characterized his years in the White House.
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Citations
- New York Times, 04/14/2002, Page 24