Ulysses S. Grant
The Unlikely Hero
“A personal portrait . . . vivid, enjoyable and well-written.”—New York Times Book Review
Ulysses S. Grant is wrongly dismissed as a failed President. Assessing him within the context of his time and in contrast to recent American leaders, Michael Korda argues that Grant exerted a calming influence on a country that had recently emerged from civil war. He contends that Grant’s presidency taught America that even the most brilliant military leaders are not necessarily well-suited to reconstruct societies, and that armies of occupation are no substitute for political thought. Korda’s fresh, vivid biography is the story of an authentic American military genius, and of adversity.
“Lively and well-constructed. . . . An excellent introduction to an important American life.” —Foreign Affairs
“Make[s] Grant, for all his taciturnity and shyness, a fascinating and major historical player.”—Booklist