American General
The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman
- Published: 7 October 2014
- ISBN: 9780698168992
- Imprint: PEN US eBook Adult
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 352
"The blood-and-thunder of the Civil War comes alive in John S. D. Eisenhower's American General, a brilliantly written and researched biography of William Tecumseh Sherman. Eisenhower's delineation on Sherman's Scorched Earth strategy is a must read. Highly recommended!" --Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University, CBS News Historian, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wilderness Warrior
"John S. D. Eisenhower, who knows something about generals and soldiering, has written a marvelous biography of a much misunderstood man. Yes, Sherman did say 'War is Hell' and made it so waging 'Total War' against the South. But he was at the same time a shrewd, colorful, brave man, and Eisenhower brings him vividly to life." --Evan Thomas, New York Times Bestselling Author of Ike's Bluff and Sea of Thunder
"Veteran soldier, former general, acclaimed historian, renowned military biographer, and son of America's preeminent twentieth century general, John S. D. Eisenhower brings William Tecumseh Sherman to life as only he can. The eminently readable American General takes you beyond the standard-issue portrayals of Sherman--avenging angel for the North, devastating demon to the South--and reintroduces you to the man himself. On the 150th anniversary of Sherman's fiery March to the Sea, this book will help you understand the man behind the legend." --Daniel P. Bolger, author of Why We Lost: A General's Inside Account of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
"Only U.S. Grant could have written a truer portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman. John S. D. Eisenhower had Grant's gifts for lucidity, exactness and concision, as well as keen military insight." --Sidney Blumenthal, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln: A Self-Made Man
"Highly recommended.... should be read by anyone interested in the Civil War." --Library Journal