The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman: The Complete Annotated Edition - Hardcover

$39.95

The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman: The Complete Annotated Edition - Hardcover

Name: The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman: The Complete Annotated Edition - Hardcover
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by William T. Sherman

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Book Overview

A titan among Civil War military geniuses gives an unvarnished account of his career, presented for the first time in a definitive annotated edition, marking the 150th anniversary of the original publication.

William Tecumseh Sherman's memoirs were a sensation when first published in 1875, as Americans grappled with the aftermath of the Civil War and its emerging place in collective memory. Today, Sherman's account remains arguably the most significant work of Civil War military history after that of his friend and commanding general Ulysses S. Grant.

In blunt terms, Sherman chronicles his military life and leadership from the First Battle of Bull Run to the Battle of Shiloh and the Atlanta and Vicksburg Campaigns. Most notably, he gives a detailed account of his notorious March to the Sea, which instituted a new and uniquely destructive type of warfare that would include civilians in the conflict between armies ever after. Along the way, he provides candid and often unsparing commentary on his fellow officers, subordinates, and adversaries. These assessments created immediate and lasting controversy, so much so that Sherman published a second edition with extensive appendixes responding to the outcry.

This newly annotated volume, featuring an introduction by leading Civil War historian John F. Marszalek, presents Sherman's life and legacy for today's audience. Detailed notes shed light on his editorial process, while contextualizing individuals, places, and events that loomed large for nineteenth-century readers but have since become obscure. Reintroducing a classic work of American military history, this edition brings to life a remarkable figure whose leadership continues to be debated today.

ISBN	9780674988354
Author	William T. Sherman
Publisher	Belknap Press
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Hardcover
Published	September 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	1152
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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