The World of Ulysses S. Grant A book series from Southern Illinois University Press edited by John F. Marszalek and Timothy B. Smith

After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant To further our understanding of Ulysses S. Grant became the most popular American alive. He symbolized the through a close analysis of his life and work, this innovative Federal victory, the destruction of slavery, and the preserva- book series provides a thorough examination of particular tion of the Union. Grant remained a popular topic among events and periods of Grant’s life in order to present impor- historians who have written about those years, but over time tant insights into his generalship, presidency, influence and scholars and the public removed Grant from his place in the reputation. Books in the series explore Grant’s character pantheon of leading Americans. As the decades passed and as well as his role in American history. By delving into the attitudes toward the Civil War and war itself changed, the deeper detail and context of what Grant did and saw, this public’s perception of Grant devolved: no longer a national series aims to break new ground and provide the histori- idol, Grant was instead written off as a heartless general and cal profession and the general reading public with accurate, corrupt president. In the early twenty-first century, however, readable perspectives showing Grant’s significant contribu- Grant’s place in history is being reinterpreted. Now he is in- tions to the world he lived in and to the years that followed. creasingly seen as a success on the battlefield, a leading pro- ponent of African American civil rights, and the first of the Read more at www.siupress.com/wusg. modern American presidents.

The Impulse The Personal of Victory Memoirs of Julia Ulysses S. Grant at Dent Grant Chattanooga (Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant) David A. Powell 45th Anniversary Edition Edited by John Y. Simon $34.50, 264 pages, 29 illus. 978-0-8093-3801-6 $26.95, 376 pages, 25 illus. 978-0-8093-1443-0

“There is probably no better work currently “Certainly this book is a literary and historic extant from the federal perspective if find, an engrossing book that reaffirms what the reader desires a full account not historians have long known—that Julia and overly burdened by detail.”—William her famous husband had a loving and richly Glenn Robertson, H-Net Reviews supportive relationship.”—Publishers Weekly

Anne J. Bailey Timothy S. Good George C. Rable Joan Waugh Board of Advisors Ulysses Grant Dietz Lesley J. Gordon Christian G. Samito Ronald C. White Jr. Joseph C. Dawson III Harold Holzer Craig L. Symonds Frank J. Williams Citizen of a Wider The Best Writings of Commonwealth Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant’s Post- Edited by John F. Marszalek presidential Diplomacy Edwina S. Campbell $32.95, 232 pages, 20 illus. 978-0-8093-3411-7 $34.50, 280 pages, 38 illus. 978-0-8093-3478-0

“[O]ne of the most fascinating Civil War books “The Best Writings of Ulysses S. Grant is one of of the last few years, a fitting tribute to a man the finest volumes on the life and times of who ‘practiced diplomacy as he had once waged this great leader. It is well overdue and will be war, without hubris or fear, but with unwavering appreciated by students of the Civil War and confidence in himself and in his fellow citizen’s Grant.”—Command Sergeant Major James H. ability to meet whatever challenges came their Clifford, USA-Ret, The Journal of Army History way.’”—Allen Barra, America’s Civil War

The Decision Was Interrupted Odyssey Always My Own Ulysses S. Grant and the Ulysses S. Grant and the American Indians Vicksburg Campaign Mary Stockwell Timothy B. Smith $34.50, 272 pages, 20 illus. 978-0-8093-3670-8 $34.50, 272 pages, 28 illus. 978-0-8093-3666-1

“Grant was the pinnacle of Civil War commanders, “Mary Stockwell offersone of the finest Vicksburg was his masterpiece and Timothy B. studies of President Grant’s Indian policy Smith nails it.” — Greg Biggs, Civil War News and its consequences for the country to date.”—Nick Sacco, H-Net Reviews

Ulysses S. Grant: A Photographic History by James Bultema Coming Soon America’s Hardscrabble General: Ulysses S. Grant, from Farm Boy to Shiloh by Jack Hurst

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