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21. Ulysses S. Grant: Union General And U.S. President (Signature Lives) by Brenda Haugen | |
Library Binding: 112
Pages
(2005-01)
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22. Ulysses S. Grant: A Novel by Robert Skimin | |
Paperback: 464
Pages
(1999-10)
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Customer Reviews (3)
Yet Another Blah Grant Novel
Grant in all his Glory
A great historical novel |
23. Let Us Have Peace: Ulysses S. Grant and the Politics of War and Reconstruction, 1861-1868 by Brooks D. Simpson | |
Hardcover: 359
Pages
(1991-10)
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A Story Unknown to Many
An excellent book for the serious student of Reconstruction The epilogue which is historiographic in nature was very helpful in terms of putting Simpson's thesis in context. Once again, for the student who already has knowledge of the cast of characters and the interworkings of the politics of Reconstruction, this is a must read. It was also refreshing to read a book on Grant that avoids references to his drinking.As I recall there are three references in the entire book and they are well placed and put in proper context. ... Read more |
24. Ulysses S. Grant: Eighteenth President 1869-1877 (Getting to Know the Us Presidents) | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(2006-03)
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25. Ulysses S. Grant : Memoirs and Selected Letters : Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant / Selected Letters, 1839-1865 (Library of America) by Ulysses S. Grant | |
Hardcover: 1199
Pages
(1990-10-01)
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Thoughtful and Compassionate
U.S. Grant in his own words...
Review ofMemoirs of US Grant
A Masterpiece
A History Buff's Wet Dream... |
26. Cigars, Whiskey & Winning:Leadership Lessons from Ulysses S. Grant by Al Kaltman | |
Hardcover: 336
Pages
(1998-10-01)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com Kaltman uses Grant's military career, beginning with his enrollment at West Point through his early successes in the Civil War to his eventual command of the entire Union Army, to illustrate 250 basic principles of business success, from "Bureaucrats do the dumbest things" to "You can't stop the clock." In an afterword, Kaltman considers how President Grant failed to live up to the principles of teamwork and planning that led General Grant to victory, with a resultant career as chief executive whose legacy has been less than stellar. Long before management became a science--complete with an endless parade of multi-step,jargon-laden programs for business success--the Civil War's winning general was battle-testing his own ways of getting things done, and becoming a consummate leader in the process.By war's end, Ulysses S. Grant was managing the world's largest organization, with over one million men and $1.5 billion in annual expenditures--and all without computers. How did a man of only average talents lead a group of ordinary men to victory after victory over highly motivated, well trained and often brilliantly led opponents?In this masterful retelling of Grant's story, Al Kaltman draws on Grant's writings and life experiences to present a series of practical lessons in management that are more relevant than ever today. Going beyond mere "how-to's", Cigars, Whiskey and Winning deals with character traits, core beliefs and fundamental values to reveal secrets to becoming a winning manager that are as much about "who to be" as "what to do".And there isn't a chart, table, or checklist in sight--just a handy index of lessons for ready inspiration on demand.In short, a refreshing and truly enjoyable alternative to management book overload. Includes 16 page photo insert. Customer Reviews (35)
Informative Quotes by Louis J Sheehan
Good leadershipship principles by U.S. Grant.
Home run
Every Manager Should Read This.
True to Grant's Character and Management Theory |
27. The Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant (Da Capo Paperback) by J. F. C. Fuller | |
Paperback: 488
Pages
(1991-10-01)
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A British general of World War I looks back and is impressed
The Best Analysis of Grant as a General The book covers other aspects of his csreer and comments on his capabilities and shortcomings.It is not completely lauditory, as it points out his many failures as a tactician as well asother shotcomings.Substantiation and analysis of his actions make for a very convincing account.It is especially effective when read in conjunction with his memoirs. I highly recommend it.
General Grant...and more |
28. The Personal Memoirs of Julia Dent Grant: (Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant) (Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant) | |
Paperback: 368
Pages
(1988-04-11)
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What A Gift For Immediacy She Had
An Essential Work For Students of Grant One thing I found particularly fascinating about her book--something previous reviewers have strangely overlooked--is the inadvertent way she reveals not only Grant's many virtues, but his faults as well.Grant's cold, affection-starved upbringing left him emotionally immature in certain ways.Julia's candid style depicts her husband as sometimes capable of being pig-headed, uncommunicative, and remarkably insensitive to her feelings, while his usually charming sense of humor could take on a childishly cruel edge.This warts-and-all look at the man is a refreshing change from the uncritical, unbelievable hagiography found in most contemporary accounts of Grant.In short, this book is a psychological gold mine!
Julia Dent Grant-Loving Wife of U.S. Grant Throughout her Memoirs, Mrs. Grant's love and devotion to her husband and family are apparent.Equally apparent is the evidence that her affection was completely reciprocated.Not highly educated by modern standards, Mrs. Grant's sharp perception provides a unique glimpse into the personal life of her family and the issues that shaped her destiny.She was born the daughter of a Missouri planter, raised among slaves and southern society belles.Yet, during the Civil War, her devotion to her husband led her to become one of the most vocal proponents of preserving the Union among all her aquaintances.Amazingly, she was with the general during much of the war; in St. Louis before Vicksburg and in Virginia prior to the surrender of Lee at Appomatox Courthouse.Her presence helped ease the extreme pressure placed on her husband from Washington demands for quick victory in Virginia. The memoir also describes the Grant's occupation of the White House during the Grant Administration and the world tour of the Grants following her husband's presidency.Many details describe table linens and ladies fashion of the time, an important concern for a woman of Mrs. Grant's position, but not so for the woman of today.Still, this memoir is a wonderful addition to my library and will be a valuable addition to the collection of anyone interested in understanding the views of nineteenth century women and Mrs. Grant in particular.
I loved this book She even hints about the physical side of their union, which was incredible since she wrote it 100 years ago. I think anyone would love this book, Mrs. Grant writes well and is quite funny and entertaining. I give this book a solid "10."
John Simon wins again! |
29. Captain Sam Grant/1822-1861 (Classic Biography of Ulysses S. Grant, Vol. 1) by Lloyd Lewis | |
Paperback: 528
Pages
(1991-04)
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Customer Reviews (4)
The young Ulysses S. Grant
Enjoyable, But Flawed That said, it is not without virtues.It is engaging and, in its folksy way, well written.Lewis' portrait of Grant's quietly complicated character generally rings true.The book is an enjoyable read, as long as the reader does not expect too much.
The finest description of the Mexican/American war ever.
Fantastic resource! Lewis was known for his punctilious and dilligent research and it is a pleasure to read a book devoid of errors and rich in interpretation. He illuminates Grant as he *really* was: a decent, engaging, modest and clear-headed young man, destined for greatness but not quite knowing what to do with his considerable talents. This is one of the most outstanding Grant biographies and a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of our greatest general. ... Read more |
30. Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero (Eminent Lives) by Michael Korda | |
Hardcover: 176
Pages
(2004-10-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description One of the first two volumes in Harper's Eminent Lives series, Korda brings his acclaimed storytelling talents to the life of Ulysses S. Grant – a man who managed to end the Civil War on a note of grace, serve two terms as president, write one of the most successful military memoirs in American literature, and is today remembered as a brilliant general but a failed president. Ulysses S. Grant was the first officer since George Washington to become a four–star general in the United States Army, and the only president between Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson to serve eight consecutive years in the White House. In this succinct and vivid biography, Michael Korda considers Grant's character and reconciles the conflicting evaluations of his leadership abilities. Grant's life played out as a true Horatio Alger story. Despite his humble background as the son of a tanner in Ohio, his lack of early success in the army, and assorted failed business ventures, his unwavering determination propelled him through the ranks of military leadership and into the presidency. But while the general's tenacity and steadfastness contributed to his success on the battlefield, it both aided and crippled his effectiveness in the White House. Assessing Grant both within the context of his time and in contrast to more recent American leaders, Korda casts a benevolent eye on Grant's presidency while at the same time conceding his weaknesses. He suggests that though the general's second term ended in financial and political scandals, the fact remains that for eight years Grant exerted a calming influence on a country that had only just emerged from a horrendous civil war. Ulysses S. Grant is an even–handed and stirring portrait of a man who guided America through a pivotal juncture in its history. Customer Reviews (18)
A Lite Read
Recommendations
America'sgreatestgeneralofferslessonsfortoday
First in war...but not in peace
Korda, like most historians, doesn'tget it. |
31. Ulysses S. Grant: Warrior and Statesman. by Ulysses S., Grant | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(1969-01)
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A thoroughly wasted oppotunity Grant III also drops the ball in another area. He was four years old when the elder Grant died in 1885. In interviews he sometimes spoke about his recollections and personal memories of him when he was a child. These memories would have enlivened this otherwise dead tome, but he inexplicably chooses not to include them here. Considering the position Grant III was in and his unrestricted access to anecdotes and material denied to outsiders, this is a crashing, numbing disappointment. This is a missed opportunity of the highest order. ... Read more |
32. Ulysses S. Grant: Military Leader and President (Famous Figures of the Civil War) by Tim O'Shei, Arthur Meier Schlesinger | |
Paperback: 80
Pages
(2001-03)
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Not bad as a children's book Weaker are the areas of Grant's rich private life, and one wishes Coolridge would have concentrated a bit more on Grant's happy marriage and his abilities as a father. But all in all, this is a good military introduction into Grant's life. ... Read more |
33. The General and the Journalists: Ulysses S. Grant, Horace Greeley, and Charles Dana by Harry J. Maihafer | |
Paperback: 284
Pages
(2001-03-21)
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Stretched too thin Maihofer writes well and certainly displays a prejudice in General Grant's favor. There are few factual errors and the pace is lively. However, the book would have been improved had he restricted the narrative to U.S. Grant and eliminated Dana and Greeley. Ultimately this makes for a somewhat disjointed book and one is sorely temped to skip over the chapters with the two minor supporting players. ... Read more |
34. The Civil War: In the Words of Its Greatest Commanders : Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant : Memoirs of Robert E. Lee | |
Hardcover: 400
Pages
(2002-08)
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Grant's "Memoirs" and Memories of Lee in one nice Gift Book While it must be stressed that this is an abridgement, and the actual volumes themselves are worth purchasing on their own, especially Grant's, the clear text and the extraordinary and realistic illustrations makes this volume a perfect gift for the Civil War buff this holiday season, or a worthy addition to one's own Civil War Library even if you already have the separate volumes - as I do. ... Read more |
35. The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 2: April - September, 1861 (U S Grant Papers) | |
Hardcover: 440
Pages
(1969-07-18)
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The Real U.S. Grant
A masterful achievement Those who believe Grant was a "drunkard"or a "butcher" should read his own words, which show Grant'shumor, pathos and unique personality. Masterfully edited by John Y. Simon,these volumes are a "must have" for anyone with an interest inU.S. Grant as a general, a politician and as a man ... Read more |
36. That Fateful Lightning: A Novel of Ulysses S. Grant by Richard Parry | |
Hardcover: 368
Pages
(2000-06-06)
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Engaging Story, But the Errors Are Distracting
Readable, But Forgettable
Highly entertaining I have read Grant's actual memoirs and found them to be suprisingly good.His book however is a little dry.It gives detailed troop movements, supply counts, descriptions of terrain and of course he discusses many of his battle strategies that any historian would find fascinating.The non-historian however, would find the book tedious and probably not get further than the first chapter.In contrast, Richard Parry reveals the more human side of Grant in "That fateful lightning".Grant is pictured as a dying man that is racing against time to finish his memoirs.As he is writing, he reflects on his experiences in the Civil war.He reveals his opinions of many of the civil wars' great generals and talks about his feelings of guilt at sending so many men to their deaths.Grant describes his great love for his wife Julia and talks about his loneliness when he is away from her.He turns to drinking to deal with some of his insecurities but in the end his dignity and integrity overcome any shortcomings in his character.His experiences with Lincoln, Sherman, Meade and Robert E. Lee are shown from his own personal point of view.Even though this is a work of fiction, it is not hard to imagine that Grant might have had these exact feelings and opinions.If you are a historian that is only interested in factual history, you might want to stay away from this book and stick to the mundane, cold and lengthy texts.If you are the type of person that is interested in historical figures from a personal and human perspective then I highly recommend this entertaining work of narrative history.
Outstanding
Well-written but laden with errors Some will think thiscriticism is foolish, after all, who expects an historical novel to concernitself with accuracy? But Parry makes its plain that he was intent onproducing a novel which was strictly based on fact and actualevents. Unfortunately he misses the mark here. If you are only a marginalfollower of Grant's career this is an adequate introduction, but it wouldbe wiser to read non-fiction, creditible treatments on his life by BruceCatton, Brooks Simpson or John Y. Simon. ... Read more |
37. Ulysses S. Grant on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Front Lines by John A. Barnes | |
Hardcover: 288
Pages
(2001-05-03)
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A must have for leaders and teachers
A few more comments I think the author may be onto something here, something even more important than the idea of using Grant's life as a way to help business managers, perhaps. I like history and have read my share of it, but I'd never been able to really get into the history of the Civil War, or even early American history in general, despite having had childhood friends who were into Civil War history, and even Civil war reenactments. The author's using an important figure of the time as a sympathetic character, a focus around which to build an interesting account of his contributions, also meant that he needed to present much of the historical context and discuss a lot of the actual history of the period. In the process he really wrote a mini-history of the events during this time that was much more engaging and absorbing than your typical history that I have read. As a result, I learned much more than I ever had before about this important phase of our history. I think this approach would be equally applicable to other important figures and times. It might seem that this is just re-inventing the idea of a biography, but again, I've read my share of biographies too and this book was much more interesting the way Barnes did it. Much of that is because the author makes youfeel like you are right in the center of the action with Grant during this critical time as he makes many of these difficult, life-and-death decisions. So if we are to call it biography at all, Barnes's approach is a much more interesting way to do it. I hope the author may do other books like this as I would be very interested in reading them, too. ... Read more |
38. Ulysses S. Grant (Presidential Leaders) by Kate Havelin | |
Library Binding: 112
Pages
(2004-03)
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39. The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 1: 1837-1861 (U S Grant Papers) | |
Hardcover: 504
Pages
(1967-05-29)
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The Real U.S. Grant
A masterful achievement Those who believe Grant was a "drunkard"or a "butcher" should read his own words, which show Grant'shumor, pathos and unique personality. Masterfully edited by John Y. Simon,these volumes are a "must have" for anyone with an interest inU.S. Grant as a general, a politician and as a man ... Read more |
40. Ulysses S. Grant (American War Biographies) by E. J. Carter | |
Paperback: 48
Pages
(2004-10-30)
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