Grant at 200

“An unmatched collection of brilliant, compelling, and insightful essays that convincingly establish Grant as ‘America’s Ulysses’ and ‘The Man Who Saved the Union’—the incomparable Civil War commander without whose exceptional strategy, indomitable leadership, and sheer determination Lincoln might have lost the election of 1864 and the United States as we know it would have ceased to exist. With contributions from top Grant scholars and featuring impressive new research, these essays contribute to the striking reassessment of Grant that has taken place over the past two decades and has restored Grant to the pedestal on which he rightfully should stand and from which he never should have been toppled.” ~General David Petraeus, U.S. Army (Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, U.S. Central Command, and NATO/Forces in Afghanistan and former Director of the CIA, The NYMAS Review

“As a Civil War historian, I thought I knew everything important about Ulysses S. Grant. But the 16 essays in this terrific book by 14 different historians and biographers have deepened my knowledge of his generalship and increased my appreciation of the achievements of his presidency. They also offer a rich bonus of new information and astute insights about the personal life of this surprisingly complex and remarkable American.” ~James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era

“In honor of Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th birthday, many of the nation’s foremost historians have taken a fresh look at Grant the general, the president, and, perhaps most intriguingly, the man. This engaging collection of essays bristles with thoughtful insights into Grant’s military and political accomplishments and his personal relationships with his family, friends, and associates. Grant at 200 has truly given me a deeper appreciation of this remarkable figure. If ever a book deserved five stars, this is it!” ~Gordon Rhea, author of the acclaimed five-volume series on Grant’s 1864 Overland Campaign

“It is a compelling collection of essays designed to effect and promote the efficacy of Grant’s “reputational reclamation,” as well as to examine some lesser known aspects of Grant’s life. Written at times with great enthusiasm, the work is informative, on occasion quite quirky and will appeal to both serious students of Grant as well as the most casual of Grant enthusiasts.” ~Civil War Book Review

“This thoroughly conceived collection of 15 essays is outstanding... This splendid collection possesses much value for those interested in the power and necessity of revising history.” ~Civil War News

“The authors approach Grant from some new and oblique angles, but most of all they marvel at the remarkable reversal of this historiographical fortune.” ~Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era