The man who saved the union / Brands, H. W

Discusses the reputation of Ulysses S. Grant, who was a popular Civil War general and United States president but who fell into disfavor decades after his death.

Presents a biography of Ulysses S. Grant, chronicling his life from childhood through his presidency. Details Grant's accomplishments during the Civil War and reveals how his actions help end the conflict and unite the North and South. Outlines Grant's time as president and how he fought to keep the states united while fighting for black civil rights.