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Personal Memoirs

Ulysses S. Grant
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Personal Memoirs

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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Ulysses S. Grant

Personal Memoirs

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

702

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Personal Memoirs, Ulysses S. Grant recounts his experiences during the American Civil War and his rise to becoming a prominent military leader and the 18th President of the United States. He provides insights into military strategies, personal reflections, and key historical events, offering a first-person perspective on significant moments in American history.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,879 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant is highly regarded for its clarity, detailed battle descriptions, and candid insights into personal and military life. Readers praise its straightforward narrative and historical value. Some find its focus on military campaigns overwhelming. Overall, it is celebrated for its honesty and narrative skill, offering a window into 19th-century America.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Personal Memoirs?

History enthusiasts with an interest in the Civil War, military strategy, or presidential leadership will enjoy Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant. Comparable to Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin or The Civil War by Shelby Foote, it offers insights into 19th-century America and Grant's personal experiences.

4.4

13,879 ratings

82%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

702

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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