To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876

To Rescue the Republic is a gripping and essential history of Ulysses S.

Grant's heroic life, revealing his pivotal role in preserving the United States during an unprecedented period of division.

Born into rugged Ohio in 1822, Grant met his destiny on the bloody fields of the Civil War, where his daring and resolve as a general earned him the attention of President Lincoln.

This epic narrative spans the battlegrounds of the Civil War and Reconstruction, revealing Grant's bold leadership in the face of electoral crisis and Ku Klux Klan violence.

With a focus on preserving the rights and welfare of African Americans in the South, Grant's agenda of Reconstruction advanced an essential vision for the future of the Union.

Despite facing a final crisis in his White House days, Grant's legacy endures as a testament to his unwavering commitment to preserving the Republic.