ISBN: 9780809314669

By Ulysses S. Grant, John Y. Simon. John Y. Simon is Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and Professor of History at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. David L. Wilson is … More...

By Ulysses S. Grant, John Y. Simon. John Y. Simon is Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and Professor of History at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. David L. Wilson is Adjunct Associate Professor of History at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 15 by Ulysses S. Grant, John Y. Simon This volume provides material that will allow a fresh evaluation of Grant&#039;s activities following Appomattox.In April Grant commanded an army of more than 1,000,000 men maintained at enormous cost. Disbanding this army took priority. By mid-July, more than two-thirds of the volunteers had been mustered out.Grant as peacemaker exerted his power to protect his former adversaries. He opposed prosecuting Southern military leaders, including Robert E. Lee and others who had been indicted for treason. The South had to accept defeat, but Grant was no believer in a Carthaginian peace.Two military tasks remained. Grant sent his two most trusted subordinates to solve these problems: Major General Philip H. Sheridan to pressure the French in Mexico and Major General William T. Sherman to keep settlers and Indians apart.During the summer, Grant drafted his report on the last year of the war. The style as well as the substance of the report attracted widespread attention. It also made clear Grant&#039;s mastery of events during that terrible year. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This volume provides material that will allow a fresh evaluation of Grant's activities following Appomattox.In April Grant commanded an army of more than 1,000,000 men maintained at enormous cost. Disbanding this army took priority. By mid-July, more than two-thirds of the volunteers had been mustered out.Grant as peacemaker exerted his power to protect his former adversaries. He opposed prosecuting Southern military leaders, including Robert E. Lee and others who had been indicted for treason. The South had to accept defeat, but Grant was no believer in a Carthaginian peace.Two military tasks remained. Grant sent his two most trusted subordinates to solve these problems: Major General Philip H. Sheridan to pressure the French in Mexico and Major General William T. Sherman to keep settlers and Indians apart.During the summer, Grant drafted his report on the last year of the war. The style as well as the substance of the report attracted widespread attention. It also made clear Grant's mastery of events during that terrible year. Author Biography John Y. Simon is Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and Professor of History at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. David L. Wilson is Adjunct Associate Professor of History at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Table of Contents v. 1. 1837-1861 -- v. 2. April-September 1861 -- v. 3. October 1, 1861-January 7, 1862 -- v. 4. January 8-March 31, 1862 -- v. 5. April 1-August 31, 1862 -- v. 6. September 1-December 8, 1862 -- v. 7. December 9, 1862-March 31, 1863 -- v. 8. April 1-July6, 1863 -- v. 9. July 7-December 31, 1863 -- v. 10. January 1-May 31, 1864 -- v. 11. June 1-August 15, 1864 -- v. 12. August 16-November 15, 1864 -- v. 13. November 16, 1864-February 20, 1865 -- v. 14. February 21-April 30, 1865 -- v. 15. May 1-December 31, 1865 -- v. 16. 1866 -- v. 17. January 1-September 30, 1867 -- v. 18. October 1, 1867-June 30, 1868 -- v. 19. July 1, 1868-October 31, 1869 -- v. 20. November 1, 1869-October 31, 1870 -- v. 21. November 1, 1870-May 31, 1871 -- v. 22. June 1, 1871-January 31, 1872 -- v. 23. February 1-December 31, 1872 -- v. 24. 1873. Details ISBN0809314665 Author John Y. Simon Short Title PAPERS OF ULYSSES S GRANT V15 Publisher Southern Illinois University Press Series Papers of Ulysses S. Grant Language English ISBN-10 0809314665 ISBN-13 9780809314669 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY B Series Number 15 Year 1988 Imprint Southern Illinois University Press Place of Publication Carbondale Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits Birth 1822 Death 1885 Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780809314669 Edited by Wilson, David L. AU Release Date 1988-10-10 NZ Release Date 1988-10-10 UK Release Date 1988-10-10 Pages 691 Publication Date 1988-10-30 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 1988-10-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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ISBN: 9780809314669

Hardback, [PU: Southern Illinois University Press], This volume provides material that will allow a fresh evaluation of Grant's activities following Appomattox. In April Grant commanded … More...

Hardback, [PU: Southern Illinois University Press], This volume provides material that will allow a fresh evaluation of Grant's activities following Appomattox. In April Grant commanded an army of more than 1,000,000 men maintained at enormous cost. Disbanding this army took priority. By mid-July, more than two-thirds of the volunteers had been mustered out. Grant as peacemaker exerted his power to protect his former adversaries. He opposed prosecuting Southern military leaders, including Robert E. Lee and others who had been indicted for treason. The South had to accept defeat, but Grant was no believer in a Carthaginian peace. Two military tasks remained. Grant sent his two most trusted subordinates to solve these problems: Major General Philip H. Sheridan to pressure the French in Mexico and Major General William T. Sherman to keep settlers and Indians apart. During the summer, Grant drafted his report on the last year of the war. The style as well as the substance of the report attracted widespread attention. It also made clear Grant's mastery of events during that terrible year., History Of The Americas<