Summary - Grant: Based On The Book By Ron Chernow

SUMMARY

GRANT

BASED ON THE BOOK BY RON CHERNOW

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Early Life and Military Career

The Civil War Begins

Vicksburg and the Turning of the Tide

Grant Takes Command

The Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg

Sherman's March and the Fall of Atlanta

The End of the Confederacy

Reconstruction and the Presidency

Post-Presidency, World Tour, and Memoirs

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Grant," by Ron Chernow, tells the story of Ulysses S. Grant, a man who rose from obscurity to become a celebrated Civil War general and a two-term president. The book traces Grant's life from his humble beginnings in Ohio through his military career, his presidency, and his post-presidency world tour. Chernow explores Grant's strategic brilliance during the Civil War, his unwavering commitment to the Union cause, and his complex relationship with President Abraham Lincoln.

The book delves into the challenges of Reconstruction, highlighting Grant's efforts to protect the rights of freedmen and the obstacles he faced from white supremacist groups. It also examines Grant's presidency, marked by both successes, such as the expansion of civil rights, and controversies, including corruption scandals. Chernow provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of Grant, revealing his strengths, weaknesses, and enduring legacy as a pivotal figure in American history.

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Release date

Audiobook: 15 January 2025