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Ulysses S. Grant served as the Commanding General and the 18th President of the United States. He cooperated closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. Grant implemented Reconstruction with the support of Congress. Main focus of Grant's writing in this autobiography is on his military career during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Original edition of Grant's Memoirs was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death.

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Ulysses S. Grant served as the Commanding General and the 18th President of the United States. He cooperated closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. Grant implemented Reconstruction with the support of Congress. Main focus of Grant's writing in this autobiography is on his military career during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Original edition of Grant's Memoirs was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death.
Autorenporträt
Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885) was not only the 18th President of the United States but also a military leader whose memoirs have gained recognition as a significant work of American literature. His two-volume autobiography, 'Ulysses S. Grant: Life of the Fearless General & Commander-in-Chief (Complete Edition - Volumes 1&2)', is a detailed account of his life, from his early years to his command of the Union Army during the Civil War and his presidency. In literary circles, Grant's memoirs are celebrated for their clear, direct style and the insight they provide into one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. This work is especially admired for its candor and depth of reflection on both his military and political careers. With the assistance of Mark Twain, Grant composed a comprehensive personal narrative that brought to light his military strategies and his perspective on the War Between the States. Published posthumously in 1885, his memoirs have been lauded for their contribution to the genre of military history and are regarded as an essential resource for historians studying the American Civil War. Grant's writing not only represents an important historical document but also reflects the qualities of determination and resilience that characterized his life both on and off the battlefield.