Fierce patriot : the tangled lives of William Tecumseh Sherman
Title:
Fierce patriot : the tangled lives of William Tecumseh Sherman
Author:
O'Connell, Robert L.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Random House, [2014]
Physical Description:
xxi, 404 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Summary:
A profile of the iconic Civil War general explores the paradoxes attributed to his character to discuss such topics as his achievements as a military strategist, his contributions to the Transcontinental Railroad, and his tempestuous family relationships.
Language:
English
Contents:
Part I. The military strategist -- Tyro -- The golden state -- Into the gloom -- The black hole -- Swamped -- Atlanta -- The march -- Bands of steel -- Part II. The general and his army -- The boys -- Road warriors -- Part III. The man and his families -- Cump -- Big time.
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ISBN:
9781400069729
Format :
Book
