Fierce Patriot : The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman

from gothamajp

Robert L. O'Connell takes an interesting approach to the craft of biography; rather than a pure chronological examination of Civil War General, William Tecumesh Sherman, he examines the man in three distinct facets as Military Strategist, General and leader, and Sherman's private life and his rea...

from 5hrdrive

Wonderful account of a life that could only be lived in 19th century America. Amazing that Sherman had such a huge impact on 20th century America as well. The author sums him up best... "He played a significant role in defining us... it's hard to imagine a more American man than [William Tecumseh...

from phillies

Fierce Patriot makes it clear why Sherman is one of the great heroes of the United States. He is right behind Lincoln and Grant in importance in winning the Civil War. The book does an excellent job of showing how Sherman developed into his role as war hero although it was not obvious for the fir...

from corgiiman

This was a fascinating book about someone I had always heard of but knew very little. A flawed man but a great general. [Fierce Patriot: the Tangled lives of William Tecumseh Sherman] should be reaad by everyone interested in the Civil War. great job Mr. O'Connell.

from TLCrawford

I don't read many biographies but after reading Robert L. Connell's "Fierce Patriot: the tangled lives of William Tecumseh Sherman" I think that maybe I should. I will confess that I have always been interested in William Tecumseh Sherman, my grandfather, Sherman Lee Crawford, was the product of ...