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The Best Writings of Ulysses S. Grant / John F. Marszalek.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
- Series:
- World of Ulysses S. Grant.
- The world of Ulysses S. Grant
- Standardized Title:
- Works. Selections
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885.
- Grant, Ulysses S.
- Generals--United States--Biography--Sources.
- Generals.
- Presidents--United States--Biography--Sources.
- Presidents.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources.
- United States.
- United States--Politics and government--1869-1877--Sources.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (235 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Carbondale, Illinois : Southern Illinois University Press, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Famous for his military acumen and for his part in saving the Union during the American Civil War, Ulysses S.Grant also remains known for his two-volume memoirs, considered among the greatest military memoirs ever written.Grant's other writings, however, have not received the same acclaim, even though they show the same literary skill.
- Contents:
- Ulysses S. Grant before the Civil War: "I have been quite unfortunate lately"
- The national conflict begins: "We are now in the midst of trying times"
- Grant's biggest mistake: "They are a curse to the army"
- Grant captures Vicksburg: "White flags will be displayed along your lines"
- Victories make Grant commanding general: "An army never was whipped as badly as Bragg was"
- The institution of never-ending war: "It is proposed to have co-operative action of all the armies"
- Lincoln is reelected: "Congratulate the president"
- Grant receives Lee's surrender: "The hopelessness of further resistance"
- Postwar commanding general: "I dread going back to washington"
- The military hero is nominated for president: "Let us have peace"
- Grant becomes president: "The choice has fallen upon me"
- Grant's first term: "An occupation uncongenial to me"
- The Panic of 1873 and other second-term problems: "Matters are worse in New York than yesterday"
- The Grants tour the world: "I have now been absent from home nearly two years"
- A charlatan bankrupts the ex-president: "Financially, the Grant family is ruined"
- Grant's death from cancer: "I am unable to converse even in a whisper".
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-8093-3412-7
- OCLC:
- 919012883
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