Smith
Grant
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684849270
- author:
- Smith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Government Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ulysses S. Grant: A Comprehensive Biography Grant is a comprehensive biography that challenges the conventional view of Ulysses S. Grant's presidency, presenting a nuanced and balanced assessment of his life. Jean Edward Smith argues that Grant was an underrated president who brought stability to the country after years of war and upheaval. As general in chief, Grant revolutionized modern warfare, while as president he oversaw Reconstruction in the South and enforced the freedoms of new African-American citizens. This biography reconciles the conflicting assessments of Grant's life, highlighting his strength of character that characterized both his military victories and his years in the White House. By examining Grant's presidency through a fresh lens, this book provides a compelling portrait of one of America's most complex and fascinating leaders.
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