Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: Volumes One and Two

Name: Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: Volumes One and Two
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Rating: 4.6 (4766 reviews)
Author: Ulysses S. Grant

by Ulysses S. Grant

Memoir

4.6 (4,766)

4.6 stars from 4,766 reviews. Top 52% of Memoir books we track.

1045 pages~17.4 hr readPublished by Open Road MediaPublished 2014-03-18

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in American Civil War history told by someone who was actually there commanding troops.
You appreciate military memoir that focuses on tactics and decision-making rather than romantic notions of warfare.
You want to understand Grant's mind: how he thought, what he believed about the Mexican-American War and Reconstruction, and why he made the choices he did.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer narrative-driven storytelling with vivid scenes and character drama over strategic analysis.
You're looking for a comprehensive biography that covers Grant's personal life, scandals, and post-presidency struggles in depth.
You want an easy, short read. This is 1,000+ pages of dense military history.

About this book

Ulysses S. Grant's Personal Memoirs, completed shortly before his death, presents an account of his military career across two major conflicts: the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. The work is noted for its direct prose style and offers perspectives on the Mexican-American War, Union military strategies and tactics against the Confederacy, and Grant's meeting with General Lee at Appomattox Court House. First published in 1885, the memoirs have remained in print and are regarded as a significant work of military history and American autobiography. This edition has been professionally proofread for accuracy and readability across devices.

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