Ulysses S. Grant: 1861 - 1864 ; his rise from obscurity to military greatness

"This biography details the three years which saw Ulysses S. Grant's extraordinary rise from mediocre shop clerk to general-in-chief of the U.S. Army. Grant's most spectacular campaigns, including Vicksburg and Chattanooga, are discussed in depth. Other topics include Grant's per...

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Main Author: Farina, William 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland 2007
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Online Access:Table of contents only
Summary:"This biography details the three years which saw Ulysses S. Grant's extraordinary rise from mediocre shop clerk to general-in-chief of the U.S. Army. Grant's most spectacular campaigns, including Vicksburg and Chattanooga, are discussed in depth. Other topics include Grant's personal qualities and background, his extraordinary good fortune and the general's informal and unorthodox command style"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"This biography details the three years which saw Ulysses S. Grant's extraordinary rise from mediocre shop clerk to general-in-chief of the U.S. Army. Grant's most spectacular campaigns, including Vicksburg and Chattanooga, are discussed in depth. Other topics include Grant's personal qualities and background, his extraordinary good fortune and the general's informal and unorthodox command style"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VIII, 316 S.
ISBN:0786429771
9780786429776

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