Summary
A profile of the iconic Civil War general explores the paradoxes attributed to his character to discuss such topics as his achievements as a military strategist, his contributions to the Transcontinental Railroad, and his tempestuous family relationships. Full description
- Part I. The military strategist
- Tyro
- The golden state
- Into the gloom
- The black hole
- Swamped
- Atlanta
- The march
- Bands of steel
- Part II. The general and his army
- The boys
- Road warriors
- Part III. The man and his families
- Cump
- Big time.