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1. Memoirs of Gen. William T. ShermanVolume 1 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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(2004-06-01)
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2. Memoirs of Gen. William T. ShermanVolume 2 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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3. The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume I., Part 1 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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4. The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume I., Part 2 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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5. The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume II., Part 4 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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6. The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Volume II., Part 3 by William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Sherman | |
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7. Memoirs (Penguin Classics) by William Tecumseh Sherman | |
Paperback: 880
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(2000-08-01)
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"MEMOIRS" BY W.T. SHERMAN
Sherman in his own words...
timeless lessons
Illuminating Generals Memoir |
8. The White Tecumseh : A Biography of General William T. Sherman by Stanley P. Hirshson | |
Hardcover: 496
Pages
(1997-05)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com Drawing on a wealth of new information, including actual regimental histories, The White Tecumseh offers a refreshing new perspective on a brilliant, tormented soul and often misunderstood leader. Peeling away layers of myth and misconception, Hirshson draws a remarkable portrait of an enigmatic, temperamental, and unique individual-a man of enormous contradictions, strengths, and weaknesses; a loyal but largely absent husband and father; a determined and courageous, yet deeply flawed, military man. Born in 1820, "Cump" Sherman attended West Point, where his undisputed brilliance in tactics, artillery, ethics, and engineering far outshone his erratic conduct. Despite a slew of disciplinary demerits, he graduated sixth in a class of over two hundred. As a young soldier, he served in Florida during the Seminole Wars, before embarking on a checkered career as a banker in San Francisco, a lawyer in Kansas, and finally, a military school master in Louisiana. When secession came, practicality more than principle led Sherman to Washington, where an appointment from Abraham Lincoln spurred his rise through the ranks. The White Tecumseh offers a fresh and frank assessment of Sherman as a military tactician. For the first time, we learn how he was regarded by his own men. The battle of Shiloh made Sherman a national figure, while defeat at Bull Run cast doubt on his judgment and abilities. Publicly portrayed as an unbalanced hystericâa perception fueled by his own proclamations of collusion and conspiracyâprivately he suffered from depression, forever haunted by the mental instability that had plagued his mother's family. However, it was on the long campaigns and marches, such as his march across Mississippi in the summer of 1863, that Sherman's logistical and leadership abilities excelled. With the capture and razing of Atlanta in 1864, Sherman's notoriety â and historical legacy â was assured. As one newspaper put it, "Grant walked into Vicksburg, McClellan walked around Richmond, but Sherman is walking upon Atlanta." In fact, his understanding of logistics would be admired and studied half a century later by another West Pointer: George S. Patton. With previously unpublished photos taken from the West Point Archives, this thoroughly researched, wonderfully balanced account of one of history's most famous and provocative figures is a compelling, beautifully crafted biography. |
9. Victory In Destruction: The Story Of William Tecumseh Sherman (Civil War Generals) by Nancy Whitelaw | |
Library Binding: 176
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(2005-01-30)
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10. Memoirs of General William T. Sherman By Himself (Civil War Centennial Series.) by William Tecumseh Sherman | |
Hardcover: 405
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(1972-11-22)
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11. Sherman: Soldier, Realist, American by Basil Henry Liddell Hart | |
Paperback: 488
Pages
(1993-04-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description "Liddell Hart was a great interpretive historian. He saw into the heart of things. He wrote with clarity and intelligence about men and events. His analyses, concerned as they are chiefly with conflict, cut through the superfluous and deal with bedrock issues of character and intelligence, qualities that determine how each of us fares in life." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board) Customer Reviews (8)
The psychology of leadership
Classic Study of Sherman by Military Expert Hart
An Excellent Work
The Greatest Strategist of the Civil War The Union attempted to take Richmond by the shortest and most direct route; but this way was blocked with natural obstacles. If the Confederates fell back they would be closer to their reserves, supplies, and reinforcements. These facts favored the entrenched defenders. The western campaign ended in the capture of Vicksburg and control of the Mississippi from St. Louis to New Orleans. Liddell Hart contrasts the maneuvers here to the stalemate back east. But the conditions, or politics, did not allow a wide flanking invasion through West Virginia or North Carolina. The threat to Richmond kept Confederate troops there. Longstreet proposed an invasion of Kentucky, a far flanking attack, but was turned down by Lee. It explains how Sherman out-maneuvered Johnston fromChattanooga to Atlanta. By threatening to outflank Johnston, the Confederates fell back. His replacement by Hood did not prevent the capture of Atlanta. This revived the hope of victory for the North, and helped to re-elect Lincoln. Sherman then abandoned his supply and communication lines (vulnerable to attack) and marched on to Savannah and the ocean. His army lived off the land. This enabled his army to be resupplied by the Navy. He then marched north, seeming to attack other cities, but passed between and continued to destroy railroads and bridges. The end came soon after this, as other armies invaded the South. Sherman designed an armistice and amnesty where the Confederates would be disbanded, and their arms turned over to the states. The latter would allow repression of bandits and guerillas. He was criticized for this. Sherman was a man of modest habits. When admirers raised [money]to buy him a house, he refused to accept unless he received bonds that would pay the taxes! He lived within his means. The resisting power of a state depends more on the strength of popular will than on the strength of its armies, and this depends on economic and social security (p.429). Liddell Hart gave preference to contemporaneous correspondence rather than Official Reports (which are written for history to justify a policy). Some of the ideas in this 72-year old book may not coincide with more recent history.
not up to Liddel Hart's usual level |
12. Citizen Sherman:: A Life of William Tecumseh Sherman (Modern War Studies) by Michael Fellman | |
Hardcover: 486
Pages
(1995-07-10)
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Beautifully written, excessive psychoanalysis
Outstanding Character Study
This book left a huge impression on me - couldnt put it down
an enjoyable read left me wanting for more info
Psychobiography at its best Fellman is much weaker on the military end of the biography and his limitations show. There are numerous factual gaffes and the author is on safer ground when restricting himself to purely personal matters. This is hardly the definitive treatment of Sherman, try John Marszalek's biography (available on Amazon) for an exceptional and scholarly approach. But if you want a book focused primarily on the private life of Sherman, this nicely fits the bill ... Read more |
13. William Tecumseh Sherman and the Settlement of the West by Robert G. Athearn | |
Paperback: 371
Pages
(1995-09)
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Quite Constructive Overview
A great work on an overlooked portion of Sherman's life As stated, this book is not a biography of Sherman's whole life.Instead, it is a concise and detailed study of what Athearn considers the most important years of Sherman's professional life.It is Athearn's contention that, though he had been the hero of Atlanta and the march to the sea, Sherman's most important military contributions took place East of the Mississippi River.His argument, while perhaps not totally convincing, is nevertheless worthy of consideration.Sherman saw the importance of the intercontinental railroad and, as Athearn points out at some length, did all he could to help push that project along.He also devotes considerable space to Sherman's relations with the Indians. This is a very good book.Sherman's part in the Indian Wars is often overlooked, but Athearn narrates the problems with the Native Americans through Sherman's eyes, and looks, in a sense, at a larger view of the problem.Throughout the book Athearn maintains objectivity, though it does seem his sympathies lie with the general.The only problem I have with this book is when Athearn tries to get inside his subject's head.Though it happens fairly often, this does not really detract from the book.Still, such statements as "Sherman must have felt that..." or "Sherman longed to be..." are annoying, and detract from the overall quality of the book. |
14. War and Ruin: William T. Sherman and the Savannah Campaign (The American Crisis Series, No. 10) by Anne J. Bailey | |
Hardcover: 152
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(2002-10-01)
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15. William Tecumseh Sherman: Union General (Historical American Biographies) by Zachary Kent | |
Library Binding: 128
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(2002-05)
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16. Sherman's Civil War: Selected Correspondence of William T. Sherman, 1860-1865 (Civil War America) by Brooks D. Simpson | |
Hardcover: 976
Pages
(1999-05-10)
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Editorial Review Book Description Arranged chronologically and grouped into chapters that correspond to significant phases in Sherman's life, the letters—many of which have never before been published—reveal Sherman's thoughts on politics, military operations, slavery and emancipation, the South, and daily life in the Union army, as well as his reactions to such important figures as General Ulysses S. Grant and President Lincoln. Lively, frank, opinionated, discerning, and occasionally extremely wrong-headed, these letters mirror the colorful personality and complex mentality of the man who wrote them. They offer the reader an invaluable glimpse of the Civil War as Sherman saw it. Customer Reviews (3)
A man of war, a man of letters...a magnificent collection of Uncle Billy's writings!!
A great collection of primary documents
Wonderful glimpse into the mind of Sherman The collection is expertly edited by Brooks Simpson, someone who thoroughly understands both Sherman and the civil war era. The notes are instructive and unobtrusive and the introduction lays the groundwork for appreciating Sherman and his correspondence. This is an outstanding book for anyone who wishes to get to know the erratic and intellectual General who was second only to Ulysses S. Grant in ability and results. ... Read more |
17. William Tecumseh Sherman: The Fight to Preserve the Union (The Library of American Lives and Times) by Lynn Hoogenboom | |
Library Binding: 112
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(2004-08)
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18. Travel Accounts of General William T. Sherman to Spokan Falls, Washington Territory, in the Summers of 1877 and 1883 by William T. Sherman, P. H. Sheridan | |
Hardcover: 230
Pages
(1984-06)
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19. William Tecumseh Sherman: Champion of the Union, by Charles Parlin, Graves | |
Library Binding:
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(2000-01)
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20. William Sherman: Union General (Famous Figures of the Civil War) by Henna Remstein | |
Paperback: 80
Pages
(2001-03)
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