The Complete Personal Memoirs and Selected Letters of Ulysses S. Grant

Intimate observations on the conduct of the Civil War dominate this autobiography, completed shortly before Ulysses S. Grant's death. The 18th president of the United States and a key Union general, Grant shares personal anecdotes from his childhood, education at West Point, and early military experiences, particularly during the Mexican-American War. His insights into the Civil War have established this work as essential reading for historians, military strategists, and enthusiasts alike, earning high praise from contemporaries like Mark Twain.