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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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as informing ideas that he has written about.


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as one of the biographies that made his books possible.


Ryan Holiday

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, who expresses his love for the book, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise from delivering firewood to becoming a celebrated general.


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Ron Chernow
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as an amazing biography of Ulysses S. Grant.

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as a biography offering inspiration for deep work and lifestyle.


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in relation to his biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the complexities of interpreting historical figures.


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in the context of discussing Ulysses S. Grant's final year of life and his memoir.


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when discussing Ulysses S. Grant's approach to decision-making during the U.S. Civil War.


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as a great biography of Ulysses S. Grant, focusing on the post-Civil War era.


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as the author of a biography on Ulysses S. Grant.


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as a book that accurately portrays the valiant efforts of the Republican Party during Reconstruction.


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when discussing the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.

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as a biography that changed his views on the post-Civil War era and racism.

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as his current read, highlighting Grant's unexpected rise to greatness despite prior failures.

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among his favorite books, highlighting its portrayal of a flawed historical figure.

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