Synopses & Reviews
In Sherman, Lee Kennett offers a brilliant new interpretation of the general's life and career, one that probes his erratic, contradictory nature. Here we see the making of a true soldier, beginning with the frontier society and the extraordinary family from which he came, his formative years at West Point, and the critical period leading up to the Civil War. Throughout the spirited battles at Bull Run and Shiloh, the siege of Vicksburg, and ultimately, the Great March, Sherman displayed a blend of drive, determination, and mastery of detail unique in the annals of war.
By drawing upon previously unexploited materials and maintaining a sharp, lively narrative, Lee Kennett presents a rich, authoritative portrait of Sherman -- the man and the soldier -- who emerges from this work more human and more fascinating than ever before.
Synopsis
William T. Sherman's erratic career and contradictory personality continues to elude historians, and to provoke debate over whether he was a genius or a fraud. Now eminent Civil War historian Lee Kennett offers a brilliant new interpretation of the general's life and career. From his formative years at West Point to a disappointing role in the Mexican War; from his short-lived banking career to his eventual return to the army at the onset of the Civil War, Kennett draws from a wealth of important new research to present a highly detailed portrayal of Sherman--one that both clarifies many of the misconceptions about this infamous soldier, and brings to life one of the most compelling figures in American history.
About the Author
Lee Kennett is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Georgia and the author of Marching Through Georgia: The Story of Soldiers and Civilians During Sherman's Campaign and G.I.: The American Soldier in World War II He lives in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.