Grant
By Jean Edward Smith
Published by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Year Published 2001
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
in this comprehensive biography, the author reconciles these conflicting assessments of Grant’s life. First that he was a great General and he did not have a drinking problem. His presidency was much better than advertised and he guided the nation through the post-Civil War era. He oversaw the Reconstruction of the South and enforced the freedoms of its new African-American citizens. As president, he brought stability to the country after years of war and upheaval.
Notes - slight wear on cover In this comprehensive biography
By Jean Edward Smith
Published by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Year Published 2001
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
in this comprehensive biography, the author reconciles these conflicting assessments of Grant’s life. First that he was a great General and he did not have a drinking problem. His presidency was much better than advertised and he guided the nation through the post-Civil War era. He oversaw the Reconstruction of the South and enforced the freedoms of its new African-American citizens. As president, he brought stability to the country after years of war and upheaval.
Notes - slight wear on cover In this comprehensive biography
By Jean Edward Smith
Published by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Year Published 2001
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
in this comprehensive biography, the author reconciles these conflicting assessments of Grant’s life. First that he was a great General and he did not have a drinking problem. His presidency was much better than advertised and he guided the nation through the post-Civil War era. He oversaw the Reconstruction of the South and enforced the freedoms of its new African-American citizens. As president, he brought stability to the country after years of war and upheaval.
Notes - slight wear on cover In this comprehensive biography
