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Grant
Book • 2017
Ron Chernow's biography of Ulysses S. Grant provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Grant's life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a Union general and his presidency.
The book corrects many misconceptions about Grant, portraying him as a complex figure who was both a skilled military commander and a progressive leader in terms of race relations.
Chernow explores Grant's struggles with alcoholism, his military campaigns, and his efforts to protect the rights of newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.
The biography also delves into Grant's post-presidency, including his world tour and the publication of his memoirs with the help of Mark Twain.
The book corrects many misconceptions about Grant, portraying him as a complex figure who was both a skilled military commander and a progressive leader in terms of race relations.
Chernow explores Grant's struggles with alcoholism, his military campaigns, and his efforts to protect the rights of newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.
The biography also delves into Grant's post-presidency, including his world tour and the publication of his memoirs with the help of Mark Twain.
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Conan O'Brien , who expresses his love for the book, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise from delivering firewood to becoming a celebrated general.
Conan O'Brien , who expresses his love for the book, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise from delivering firewood to becoming a celebrated general.
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Ryan Holiday in relation to his biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the complexities of interpreting historical figures.
Ryan Holiday in relation to his biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the complexities of interpreting historical figures.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of discussing Ulysses S. Grant's final year of life and his memoir.
Ryan Holiday in the context of discussing Ulysses S. Grant's final year of life and his memoir.
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Jordan Schneider when discussing Ulysses S. Grant's approach to decision-making during the U.S. Civil War.
Jordan Schneider when discussing Ulysses S. Grant's approach to decision-making during the U.S. Civil War.
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Ben Shapiro as a great biography of Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on the post-Civil War era.
Ben Shapiro as a great biography of Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on the post-Civil War era.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book that accurately portrays the valiant efforts of the Republican Party during Reconstruction.
Ryan Holiday as a book that accurately portrays the valiant efforts of the Republican Party during Reconstruction.
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Roya Hakakian mentions that she is about to finish the book and has a newfound admiration for Grant.
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Mentioned by Drew Pinsky as a biography that changed his views on the post-Civil War era and racism.
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Mentioned by Josh Silverman as his current read, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise to greatness despite prior failures.
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Mentioned by Mark Jenkins among his favorite books, highlighting its portrayal of a flawed historical figure.
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