Ulysses S. Grant the unlikely hero

Main Author:	Korda, Michael, 1933-
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Atlas Books/HarperCollins, c2004.
Edition:	1st ed.
Series:	Eminent lives
Subjects:	Grant, Ulysses S. > (Ulysses Simpson), > 1822-1885. United States. > Army > Biography. Presidents > United States > Biography. Political leadership > United States > Case studies. Generals > United States > Biography.

Physical Description:	161 p. ; 19 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161).
ISBN:	0060590157 (acid-free paper)
Author Notes:	Michael Korda was born on October 8, 1933 in London, England. He was educated at Le Rosey in Switzerland and at Magdalen College, Oxford. While serving in the Royal Air Force, he took part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. On its fiftieth anniversary, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the People's Republic of Hungary. He is the former editor in chief of Simon & Schuster. He is also the author of numerous books including Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia, With Wings Like Eagles: A History of the Battle of Britain, Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee, and Cat People, co-authored with his wife Margaret. (Bowker Author Biography)