Grant: Lessons in Leadership
by John Mosier
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A modest and unassuming man, Grant never lost a battle, leading the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, and ultimately becoming President of the reunited states. Grant revolutionized military warfare by creating new leadership strategies and by integrating new technologies into classical military strategy. In this biography, Mosier reveals the man behind the military legend, showing how Grant's creativity and genius off the battlefield shaped him into one of our show more nation's greatest military leaders.--From publisher description. show lessTags
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A small but comprehensive biography of Grant and what made him such an effective general. Mosier's most conspicuous achievement is that his narrative foregoes military jargon to present Grant as an ordinary man. This makes 'Grant' a compelling and inspirational read. Mosier's prose is exceptional and simple.
The only downside though, for some readers, might be that Mosier is no Ron Chernow and 'Grant' is not overly detailed like other biographies. But for me, Mosier's greatest achievement is that he retains the man who Grant was and disallows him from becoming lost in historical detail.
The only downside though, for some readers, might be that Mosier is no Ron Chernow and 'Grant' is not overly detailed like other biographies. But for me, Mosier's greatest achievement is that he retains the man who Grant was and disallows him from becoming lost in historical detail.
Clearly written by someone who favors Grant above all other CW figures, but an interesting read nonetheless.
Military analysis contends that today's army is highly influenced by Grant and that he was a superb general. A clear, flowing narrative make this an accessible text for high school students.
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John Mosier is full professor of English at Loyola University in New Orleans, where, as chair of the English Department and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, he taught primarily European literature and film.
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- Grant: Lessons in Leadership
- People/Characters
- Ulysses S. Grant
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- Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Business, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 973.8 — History & geography History of North America United States The Gilded Age, Reconstruction, Spanish American War (1865-1901)
- LCC
- E672 .M67 — History of the United States United States Late nineteenth century, 1865-1900 Grant's administrations, 1869-1877
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