1822-1885

Chronicles the life of Ulysses S. Grant, providing information on his impact on the outcome of the Civil War, his presidency, his personal life, and other related topics.

Profiles the lives, careers, and friendship of Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman, and chronicles their failures and successes, families, political hurdles, and their shrewdness in battle that eventually led to a Union victory during the Civil War.

A brief biography stressing the personal and political turmoil in the career of the Civil War leader who became the eighteenth President.

Provides information about what conditions were like for soldiers who fought on both sides of the Civil War, discussing weapons, food, leaders, and camp life; and includes reproductions of primary source materials such as photographs, and excerpts from letters and diaries.

Chronicles the life of American president Ulysses S. Grant, covering his childhood in Ohio, his years at West Point, his personality, his military leadership in the Civil War, the course of his political career, and other topics.

Recounts events surrounding the battle of Vicksburg--key to control of the Mississippi River.

Describes the months of grueling trench warfare at Petersburg between the troops of Grant and Lee.

A biography of the eighteenth president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.