Memoirs
“Memoirs” by William Tecumseh Sherman is an illustrated edition published by Penguin on August 1, 2000. This comprehensive work spans 880 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles Sherman’s life, detailing his early struggles and experiences leading up to his pivotal role as a General in the Union forces during the Civil War. It captures the critical events of early nineteenth-century America, including the Mexican War and the gold rush, ultimately leading to his significant military achievements.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Sherman’s complex character and the historical context of his time. The memoirs highlight his transformation from a figure of failure to a key military leader, particularly following his victory at Shiloh and his subsequent campaigns that reshaped warfare. This edition also features an introduction and notes by biographer Michael Fellman, providing additional insights into Sherman’s life and the Civil War period. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biography, military history, and the events that shaped the United States during a transformative era.
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Before his spectacular career as General of the Union forces, William Tecumseh Sherman experienced decades of failure and depression. Drifting between the Old South and new West, Sherman witnessed firsthand many of the critical events of early nineteenth-century America: the Mexican War, the gold rush, the banking panics, and the battles with the Plains Indians. It wasn’t until his victory at Shiloh, in 1862, that Sherman assumed his legendary place in American history. After Shiloh, Sherman sacked Atlanta and proceeded to burn a trail of destruction that split the Confederacy and ended the war. His strategy forever changed the nature of warfare and earned him eternal infamy throughout the South.
Sherman’s Memoirs evoke the uncompromising and deeply complex general as well as the turbulent times that transformed America into a world power. This Penguin Classics edition includes a fascinating introduction and notes by Sherman biographer Michael Fellman.
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