The Complete Personal Memoirs and Selected Letters of Ulysses S. Grant

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Intimate observations on the conduct of the Civil War dominate this autobiography, completed shortly before Ulysses S. Grant's death. The 18th president of the United States and a key Union general, Grant shares personal anecdotes from his childhood, education at West Point, and early military experiences, particularly during the Mexican-American War. His insights into the Civil War have established this work as essential reading for historians, military strategists, and enthusiasts alike, earning high praise from contemporaries like Mark Twain.