September 4, 1997

Booknotes

Ulysses S. Grant: Soldier and President

Geoffrey Perret talked about his book, Ulysses S. Grant: Soldier and President, published by Random House. The book outlines Grant’s entire life… read more

Geoffrey Perret talked about his book, Ulysses S. Grant: Soldier and President, published by Random House. The book outlines Grant’s entire life including detailed accounts of his service during the Civil War, his presidency, and his final days of attempting to complete his memoirs while fighting cancer. Mr. Perret argues that Grant’s accomplishments as a soldier far outweighed his troubles as president. close

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Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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