A major new biography of one of America’s most storied military figures. General Sherman’s 1864 burning of Atlanta solidified his legacy as a ruthless leader. Yet Sherman proved far more complex than his legendary military tactics reveal. James Lee McDonough offers fresh insight into a man tormented by the fear that history would pass him by; who was plagued by personal debts; and who lived much of his life separated from his family. As a soldier; Sherman evolved from a spirited student at West Point into a general who steered the Civil War’s most decisive campaigns; rendered here in graphic detail. Lamenting casualties; Sherman sought the war’s swift end by devastating Southern resources in the Carolinas and on his famous March to the Sea. This meticulously researched biography explores Sherman’s warm friendship with Ulysses S. Grant; his strained relationship with his wife; Ellen; and his unassuageable grief over the death of his young son; Willy. The result is a remarkable; comprehensive life of an American icon whose legacy resonates to this day. 8 pages of illustrations; 10 maps
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It' s Okay...But Not Really A-OKBy sgI found it less; actuallly MUCH LESS; than I expected; from the fabulous; glowing reviews I read. I found most of the pictures and test very pedestrian; and the more recent pictures ranging from boring to inappropriate. I don't feel that a picture of Kaballah aficianado Madonna enhances any volume of photos purporting to document a "Jewish Life". Nor do pictures of (former) "Hassidic Superstar" ; Matisyahu.(But he's somewhat less inappropriate than Madonna)I personally prefer (and reccommend) the several books of archival photos of old New York by BRIAN MERLIS for those people who want to recapture the bygone era of Jewish Life in old New York.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Life at the time of my grandparents and parentsBy Herman Rosen HERMAN ROSENImmigrant history not just for Jews but for all those who resided on the lower East Side of Manhattanfrom the turn of the century and earlier to the 1940s.The Forward was the newspaper that chronicled Jewish life in the so called new world of the USAIt is hard to imagine the bravery it took for some of these people who came as far away asRussia to get to New York and to eke out a living in New York...they did and they survivedThe pictures bring this world back ..not romantic but truthful0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Beautiful Conversation PieceBy Kay RossThis is a beautiful volume. It is much more than I expected and I'm so pleased about that. The Jewish Daily Forward contains a piece of history that should not be ignored. Much can be learned from these pages about the beginning of the 20th Century on up to modern times.
