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American Ulysses

A Life of Ulysses S. Grant

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American Ulysses

By: Ronald C. White
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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A major new biography of the Civil War general and American president, by the author of the New York Times bestseller A. Lincoln. The dramatic story of one of America's greatest and most misunderstood military leaders and presidents, this is a major new interpretation of Ulysses S. Grant. Based on 7 years of research with primary documents, some of them never tapped before, this is destined to become the Grant biography of our times.

©2016 Ronald C. White. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. American Civil War Historical Military Military & War Politicians Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Civil War War Biography American History Latin American
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Why use several words when one will do - magnificent!!!!!

Highly recommend and that’s coming from an Englishman

Magnificent

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Fantastic biography. Would highly recommend to anyone even marginally interested in his life or times

Fantastic biography, and well read

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Americans know the key importance of Grant to the USA, not just as the civil war general but as an effective president and as a role model to future generations who have been inspired by his modesty, honesty and courage. The book is very well read by Arthur Morey. And the author, Ronald White, does justice to his subject giving as much coverage to his life before and after the civil war as to his role in the war itself. White clearly admires Grant and his admiration shines through the work, engaging the readers attention. Only in a couple of chapters was it hard to follow who was who and what was going on, one of these being an account of foreign relations during his presidency. The chapters on the civil war are quite easy to follow as the narrative focusses on Grants own experience and his relations with fellow officers rather than detailed descriptions of battles. Very likely there is much in this book that you won't know already. One such story for me was the invitation to dinner that Grant received from Bismark. Grant the famous war hero and ex-president arrives at Bismarks palatial home on foot, on his own and plainly dressed. Not what the great German and his servants were expecting!

Full and fair biography

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Excellent, and long overdue, reappraisal of Grant. Especially detailed sections on the Presidential Years and Grant's later life. Highly recommended.

Beautifully crafted book

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One of the best biographies I've read for many years. A pure joy to listen to!

Excellent in every respect.

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