Pretty disappointed... thought this book was going to give insights into the mind of one of the greatest generals, but all we learn are: (1) Grant was a great general because he could draw and map out terrain and (2) he set the foundation for the modern American Army. As a person not much interested in war, I found this book very interesting. Grant: A Biography tells of the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's most ingenious military minds A modest and unassuming man, Grant never lost a battle, leading the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, ultimately becoming President of the reunited states. Vann Woodward. Il retourne en Amérique et fonde la Stone City Colony and Ar… It is pretty evenly divided between his military and poltical career. Il a été naturalisé citoyen des États-Unis le 26 juin 1942. Frances Spalding (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Archibald Alexander Leach, dit Cary Grant, est un acteur anglo-américain, né le 18 janvier 1904 à Bristol (Angleterre) et mort le 29 novembre 1986 à Davenport (Iowa). "A moving and convincing portrait....profound understanding of the man as well as his period and his country."—C. Lisez « Grant: A Biography » de John Mosier disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. Chronicles the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the Ohioan who became the leader of the Union Army and later the president Spaldings biography suffers from a similar problem. Nicely done without much of the huge tedium of the march of each day's campaign. The setting of this Book is through out North America. Happy Women's History Month! Exploring Grant's troubled childhood, ambiguous sexuality, and lifelong insecurities, as well as the magical amalgam of characteristics that allowed him to remain Hollywood's favorite romantic lead for more than thirty-five years, Cary Grant is the definitive examination of every aspect of Grant's professional and private life and the first biography to reveal the real man behind the movie star. The conflicts in the biography are all of the wars Grant was a part of. I liked the book because it was a learning expirence within itself. Language. He was actually a really good President, but his success as a general overshadowed that. Start by marking “Grant: A Biography” as Want to Read: Error rating book. From his boyhood in Ohio to the battlefields of the Civil War and his presidency during the crucial years of Reconstruction, this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography traces the entire arc of Grant's life (1822-1885). Well written. Clearly written and well-argued, Best Biographies of People involved in the American Civil War, Power, Sister! Closing the Gate: Race, Politics, and the Chinese Exclusion Act. It is still one of the most admired of the Grant biographies, although it also has (apparently inevitably in history) many detractors. 20 New Books on Women’s History. Grant Wood était un peintre américain connu pour son travail sur le Midwest. Although the author arrives at just conclusions about much of Ulysses S. Grant's generalship and personality—he dares to challenge the standard view of Grant as a great commander with a firmly ... Vollständige Rezension lesen, This is McFeely's award winning biography of Grant. The seminal biography of one of America's towering, enigmatic figures. McFeely's 1982 biography of Grant won both the Pulitzer Prize for Biography and the Francis Parkman Prize (for the best non-fiction book on an American theme). Parmi les images les plus emblématiques et les plus reconnaissables de l’art américain, il a contribué à la renommée de Wood et au lancement du mouvement régionaliste, dont Wood est devenu le porte-parole de facto.. Après une brillante carrière militaire au cours de laquelle il commanda les armées nordistes durant la guerre de Sécession, il fut élu président en 1868. by St. Martin's Press. An enlightening, if small, volume on the generalship and leadership of U.S. Grant. Ulysses Grant’s life story is astonishingly fascinating. Perhaps, history is seen too often only by what we remember it to be. Il découvre l'art de la Renaissance allemande et de la Nouvelle Objectivité lors d'un voyage en Allemagne en 1928, où il étudie à Munich. Ulysses S. Grant is generally recognized as one of the worlds best generals, but as only a marginally successful U.S. President. I listened to the audiobook and the reader read very slowly, so I had a hard time until I remembered that my iPod has a faster playback function for aud. Grant: A Biography tells of the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's most ingenious military minds A modest and unassuming man, Grant never lost a battle, leading the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, ultimately becoming President of the reunited states. He was actually a really good President, but his success as a general overshadowed that. It is pretty evenly divided between his military and poltical career. A general much more than a president. Grant, a Union general during the Civil War, served two terms as president, from 1869 to 1877. He was actually a really good President, but his success as a general overshadowed that. One of the undisputedly good things about modern scholarship is that women’s history is finally getting its due.... To see what your friends thought of this book. This is McFeely's award winning biography of Grant. Includes index. Very inspirational, what a great leader of men. An excellent book about the Grant the general not Grant the President. Chernow asserts that both Grant's command of the Overland campaign and his presidency have been seen in an undeservedly negative light. Be the first to ask a question about Grant. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Né au Guyana, le jeune Eddy Grant et ses parents s'installèrent à Londres en Angleterre, plus précisément dans le quartier de Kentish Town.. Auteur, compositeur et guitariste du groupe The Equals, Eddy Grant connaît son premier succès avec le titre Baby, Come Back.Cette chanson resta longtemps en tête des ventes de singles en Angleterre. The conflicts in the biography are all of the wars Gra. Each person in the biography is introduced with minimal facts left out. A worthwhile read, though there are more recent biographies of this important military and political figure. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. https://www.amazon.com/Grant-William-S-McFeely-Ph-D/dp/0393323943 Bibliography: p. 561-575. Grant is a 2017 biography of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, written by American historian and biographer Ron Chernow. Highly recommend the Grant Bio as the author convincingly and pithily argues taht Grant was not only a military genius, but he also even surpassed Napoleon & Wellington in his talents. Ulysses S. Grant, né Hiram Ulysses Grant le 27 avril 1822 à Point Pleasant et mort le 23 juillet 1885 à Wilton, est un homme d'État américain, 18e président des États-Unis. This book provides a perspective of the Civil War and Grant as a person that one is suprized they didn't learn more about in school, etc. John Moiser goes into great detail on Grant's life, on and off the battlefield. This book follows him from his youth and shows how the seeds of greatness grew and how Grant was the right man at the right time. The book is a little dry but very well researched. Ulysses S. Grant is generally recognized as one of the worlds best generals, but as only a marginally successful U.S. President. Cary tickles it into life.” —MICHAEL CURTIZ. Refresh and try again. Peter Grant (5 avril 1935 – 21 novembre 1995) est un manager britannique.Il a notamment managé les groupes The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin et Bad Company, en plus d'avoir dirigé le label de musique Swan Song Records, créé en 1974 par Led Zeppelin. From his boyhood in Ohio to the battlefields of the Civil War and his presidency during the crucial years of Reconstruction, this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography traces the entire arc of Grant's life (1822-1885). This biography of Grant is a weighty tome that demands an investment of time that few biographies normally require. Grant says "if we had a large regular army, as it was then constituted, it might have gne to the south"(81) Grant is responding to a question asking if a larger army would've helped the north out more. Each person in the biography is introduced with minimal facts left out. Author Biography: William S. McFeely is the author of Yankee He was a genius when it came to military strategy and leadership. Welcome back. There are certainly stretches of his life which proved dull and uneventful – and sometimes spectacularly unsuccessful. There are enough biography's of this man to fill a small library. Unquestionably, Grant was a decent copyist and a reasonable colorist with a good sense of line and form, but his style tended to ebb and flow with whatever was in vogue at the time, so that it is hard to pin down anything in his work as definitively ``Duncan Grant.'' Grant: A Biography tells of the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's most ingenious military minds A modest and unassuming man, Grant never lost a battle, leading the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, ultimately becoming President of the reunited states. We’d love your help. She is married to actor Michael Chieffo, they have one child, Mary Chieffo. By doing this John Moiser makes it feel as the reader met the person he was writing about. I am loving Macmillan's Great Generals Series. Spécialiste reconnu d'histoire militaire, il a déjà publié une biographie remarquée du général Lee et … (CinemaPhoto/CORBIS) 5 “Some men squeeze a line to death. This is a good entry in a strong series. Movie poster for the original theatrical release of She Done Him Wrong (1933), with Mae West receiving star billing over Cary Grant. Duncan Grant: A Biography Paperback – 2 July 1998 by Frances Spalding (Author) › Visit Amazon's Frances Spalding Page. Grant is a student of Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. A worthwhile read, though there are more recent biographies of this important military and political figure. Shelves: biography, history Ulysses S. Grant is generally recognized as one of the worlds best generals, but as only a marginally successful U.S. President. John Moiser goes into great detail on Grant's life, on and off the battlefield. There are enough biography's of this man to fill a small library. This covers his entire life and the first half where it explores his childhood and his years as a civil war general were fascinating. Il suit les cours de la Minneapolis School of Design and Handicraft en 1910, puis travaille comme designer et dirige un atelier d'argenterie avec Christopher Hega à Chicago. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Gen. Wesley Clark is the series editor, so there are many parallels drawn to past and recent conflicts. En 1930, il expose son tableau le plus célèbre, le gothique américain. Rigorously researched and elegantly written, Cary Grant: A Biography is a complete, nuanced portrait of the greatest Hollywood star in cinema history. This well wrote biography of Ulysses S. Grant stands out from others of its kind. The story of the Ohioan who became the leader of the Union Army and later the president Places him in the context of his by comparison with most of the Civil War generals, and additionally places him in the pantheon of generals going back to Napoleon and forward to Marshall and Eisenhower. The setting of this Book is through out North America. An interesting look at one of America's greatest generals. By doing this John Moiser makes it feel as the reader met the person he was writing about. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grant-william-s-mcfeely/1101995149 Told without undue emotion or bias. I listened to the audiobook and the reader read very slowly, so I had a hard time until I remembered that my iPod has a faster playback function for audiobooks. This book follows him from his youth and shows how the seeds of greatness grew and how Grant was the right man at the right time. Vollständige Rezension lesen. Exploring Grant’s troubled childhood, ambiguous sexuality, and lifelong insecurities as well as the magical amalgam of characteristics that allowed him to remain Hollywood’s favorite romantic lead for more than thirty-five years, Cary Grant is the definitive examination of every aspect of Grant’s professional and private life, and the first to reveal the man behind the movie star. The author is able to compare the tactics and strategies of Grant in the Civil War to those of European Wars previous to this and also the Great Wars to follow. Cary Grant: A Biography; Page 6; GO MAE WEST, YOUNG MAN. Il se rend à Paris en 1920 et fréquente l'Académie Julian en 1923. 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