Ulysses S. Grant, 1861-1864
Subtitle: his rise from obscurity to military greatness
By: William Farina.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780786429776
Subjects: Grant, Ulysses S. -- 1822-1885; Grant, Ulysses S. -- 1822-1885 -- Military leadership; Generals -- United States -- Biography; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Genres: Biography.
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.