Grant

Explore the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the first four-star general in the US Army and the only president to serve eight consecutive years. As a general, he revolutionized modern warfare and as a president, he brought stability to a nation in turmoil. Jean Edward Smith's comprehensive biography reconciles conflicting assessments of Grant, arguing that he was greatly underrated as a president. Discover how Grant guided the nation through the post-Civil War era, overseeing Reconstruction in the South and enforcing the freedoms of new African-American citizens - his presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories.