Mr. Lincoln's General: U. S. Grant

By Roy Meredith

Book Overview

""Mr. Lincoln's General: U. S. Grant"" by Roy Meredith is a biography of the renowned military leader and 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The book provides a detailed account of Grant's life, from his humble beginnings in Ohio to his rise to fame during the Civil War and his subsequent presidency. Meredith delves into Grant's military career, examining his strategies and tactics during some of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege of Vicksburg. The author also explores Grant's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with his family and fellow generals.Throughout the book, Meredith highlights Grant's close relationship with President Abraham Lincoln, who recognized Grant's military genius and appointed him as commander of the Union Army. The author also examines Grant's role in the Reconstruction era, including his efforts to protect the rights of African Americans and his battles with Congress over Reconstruction policies.Overall, ""Mr. Lincoln's General: U. S. Grant"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important military and political figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054844238X
• ISBN13: 9780548442388
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"