Title: Union general John A. McClernand and the politics of command
Description: "A member of the Illinois General Assembly and a U.S. Representative, McClernard was connected to other prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. However, he is best known for his rivalry with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, and this biography balances McClernard's political career with his military leadership and his place in the Union command structure"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Politics and government, Campaigns, Generals, Command of troops, Soldiers, United States. Army, United States, Biography, History, United states, army, biography, Generals, biography, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, biography, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, campaigns, United states, politics and government, 1861-1865
Places: United States, Illinois
People: John A. McClernand (1812-1900)
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865, 19th century