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Personal memoirs of U.S. Grant
Book • 1885
The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant is a two-volume autobiography that primarily details Grant's military experiences.
Written in the last year of his life, the memoirs cover his participation in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Despite his severe illness and financial struggles, Grant maintained a clear and concise writing style, which has been praised for its clarity and effectiveness.
The work avoids detailed discussions of his childhood and presidency, instead focusing on his military career and offering insights into his strategic decisions and personal observations during the wars.
Written in the last year of his life, the memoirs cover his participation in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Despite his severe illness and financial struggles, Grant maintained a clear and concise writing style, which has been praised for its clarity and effectiveness.
The work avoids detailed discussions of his childhood and presidency, instead focusing on his military career and offering insights into his strategic decisions and personal observations during the wars.
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Ryan Holiday when discussing Grant's memoirs and his resilience in overcoming challenges.
Ryan Holiday when discussing Grant's memoirs and his resilience in overcoming challenges.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday and Steven Pressfield; discussed in the context of Grant's life, memoirs, and impact on American history.
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Mentioned by Ty Seidule as the finest soldier ever to wear Army blue and the greatest military writer in history.
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