Ulysses S. Grant And The Period Of National Preservation And Reconstruction (1897)

""Ulysses S. Grant and the Period of National Preservation and Reconstruction"" is a historical non-fiction book written by William Conant Church and originally published in 1897. The book chronicles the life and presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and his role in the period of national preservation and reconstruction following the American Civil War. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of Grant's life and presidency, including his early years, military career, presidency, and post-presidential life. Church also provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, including the Reconstruction Era, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and the struggle for civil rights.Throughout the book, Church presents Grant as a key figure in preserving the unity of the United States and promoting civil rights for all citizens. He describes Grant's efforts to enforce the Reconstruction Acts, which aimed to rebuild the South and protect the rights of newly freed slaves, as well as his initiatives to promote economic growth and modernize the federal government.Overall, ""Ulysses S. Grant and the Period of National Preservation and Reconstruction"" is a comprehensive and authoritative account of one of the most important periods in American history, and the role that Grant played in shaping the nation's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.