Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, Grant's Memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career - from West Point cadet to general-in-chief of all Union armies. For their directness and clarity, his writings on war are without rival in American literature, and his autobiography deserves a place among the very best in the genre.
This Penguin Classics edition of Grants Personal Memoirs includes an indespensable introduction and explanatory notes by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson.
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Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, Grant's Memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career - from West Point cadet to general-in-chief of all Union armies. For their directness and clarity, his writings on war are without rival in American literature, and his autobiography deserves a place among the very best in the genre.
This Penguin Classics edition of Grants Personal Memoirs includes an indespensable introduction and explanatory notes by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson.
Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | June 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | 1999 |
Authors | Ulysses Grant |
Introduction by | James M Mcpherson |
Notes by | James M Mcpherson |
Dimensions | 195 x 126 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 674 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-043701-0 |
Barcode | 9780140437010 |
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LSN | 0-14-043701-0 |