Ulysses S. Grant: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Ulysses S. Grant was responsible for orchestrating the activities of all the Union armies into a single strategy providing the leadership that eventually doomed the Confederacy and brought about the end of the Civil War. This book documents Grants contributions to the Civil War as well as his early life and presidency.Ulysses S. Grant: A Biography takes an in-depth look at one of the most well-known figures to emerge from the American Civil War the famed Union commander and 18th President of the United States who has become an iconic part of our nations history.The book provides a balanced overview that encompasses all the major events of Grants life as well as his ancestry portraying him as a common man who endured defeats and setbacks instead of a flawless noble hero. It accurately chronicles his life as it took place and tells a story of perseverance that illuminates Grants successes as a testimony to determination and pluck rather than the result of luck or raw talent. This work will be especially helpful to high school and college-age audiences and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in the Civil War period.Contains photographs of Grant at various stages of his life or that depict important eventsIncludes a comprehensive bibliography as well a timeline of Grants life and career