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Grant

By Smith, Jean Edward
Grant
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.

Details

Authors: Smith, Jean Edward
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780684849270
ISBN10: 0684849275
Page Count: 784
Dimensions: 6.2x1.8x9.1
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Strand Notes

This comprehensive biography reconciles inherited, conflicting assessments of Grant's life, arguing 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. Notes, bibliography, index. B&W illus. 781p. Pap.

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This comprehensive biography reconciles inherited, conflicting assessments of Grant's life, arguing 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. Notes, bibliography, index. B&W illus. 781p. Pap.
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