Sherman, Fighting Prophet [Paperback]

Lloyd Lewis (Author), Brooks D. Simpson (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0803279450 | ISBN-13: 978-0803279452

"War is hell," said William Tecumseh Sherman. The Union general who is remembered for his devastating march through Georgia during the Civil War is presented in all his passionate humanity by Lloyd Lewis.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sherman''s life was a rich and varied tapestry, and Mr. Lewis has put the richness into his book. Not only does he make us understand Sherman, he makes us see again the tremendous, terrible pageant of the Civil War."—New York Times

(New York Times )

"This is no ordinary military biography. . . . Lewis''s excellent description of the relationship of Grant and Sherman and the meaning of the Union in Sherman''s life are highlights which are not easily forgotten."—Civil War History

(Civil War History )

"The book is beautifully proportioned; the epic tale rumbles on with the inexorability of Sherman''s cannon rolling down on Atlanta. An indispensable addition to the literature of this troubled period, and a worthy monument to the military genius who crushed the South which he loved."—Christian Science Monitor

(Christian Science Monitor )

"The greatness and vividness of Sherman in his best years emerge from the facility and resource of this talented book."—New Republic

(New Republic )

About the Author

Introducing Sherman, Fighting Prophet is Brooks D. Simpson, a professor of history at Arizona State University and the author of Let Us Have Peace: Ulysses S. Grant and the Politics of War and Reconstruction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (October 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803279450
• ISBN-13: 978-0803279452
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual Civil War biography, March 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sherman, Fighting Prophet (Paperback)

Although Lewis seems to be a Sherman fan, he is very fair and is not patronizing. I am impressed with the number of sources Lewis drew upon in his writing. This is a long book and starts slowly, but picks up speed during the Civil War years. This is the first biography I've read about Sherman, and I feel like I "know him" very well. I think ultimately, this is a very good book that serious Civil War buffs should read.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sherman Fighting Prophet, November 29, 2004

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Judy Pike (Sierra Vista, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sherman Fighting Prophet (Hardcover)

This is one of the finest books that I have ever read on the Civil War and I have read dozens. It is insightful, interesting and full of details.

Harl Pike

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, August 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sherman: Fighting Prophet (Civil War Library) (Hardcover)

The author brings you right into the fight with Sherman. He uses excellent language and descriptive terms. I reccomend this to everyone!