The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 17: January 1 - September 30, 1867 Volume 17

Bys: John Y. Simon and Ulysses S. Grant

Although Ulysses S. Grant is best remembered as Civil War commander and as president, documents included here demonstrate his importance in the intervening years. Grant interpreted Reconstruction as the means to preserve battlefield victories. He avoided taking a public stand in the bitter dispute between President Andrew Johnson and Congress because he believed that military men served the country, not partisan interests. Nevertheless, he recognized...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809316927
• ISBN13: 9780809316922
• Release Date: July 1991
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 696 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.1" x 10.1"