Great Commanders: General Grant

By James Grant Wilson

Book Overview

""Great Commanders: General Grant"" by James Grant Wilson is a biographical account of the life and military career of one of the most celebrated generals in American history, Ulysses S. Grant. The book covers Grant's early life, his education at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his rise to prominence during the Civil War. Wilson provides a detailed analysis of Grant's military strategy and tactics, including his famous campaigns in the Western Theater and his eventual victory over Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. The book also explores Grant's presidency and his role in Reconstruction, as well as his personal life and struggles with alcoholism. Overall, ""Great Commanders: General Grant"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's greatest 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: 1432540645
• ISBN13: 9781432540647
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"