General Scott

By Marcus J. Wright

Book Overview

""General Scott"" by Marcus J. Wright is a biography of Winfield Scott, a prominent figure in American military history who served as a general in the United States Army for over fifty years. The book covers Scott's life from his early years as a lawyer and militia officer in Virginia, through his service in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, and up to his retirement from the military in 1861. The author provides a detailed account of Scott's military career, including his innovative use of tactics and his role in shaping the modern U.S. Army. The book also delves into Scott's personal life, including his marriages, family relationships, and political ambitions. Throughout the book, Wright provides historical context for Scott's actions and decisions, and analyzes his impact on American military strategy and culture. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary sources, such as letters and official documents. Overall, ""General Scott"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important military leaders.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: 1163792055
• ISBN13: 9781163792056
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"