{"product_id":"9780809306947","title":"The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant: September 1 to December 8, 1862","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the period covered by Volume 6 of this distinguished series, Grant again drove deep into the Confederacy, dis­playing an instinct for the offensive lacking in other chief commanders. But by the end of the year Confederate suc­cesses had forced Grant to abandon all ground he had won.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was, nevertheless, an important period in Grant’s career. Command of the Army of the Tennessee brought Grant, a former slaveholder, into the heart of the Cotton Kingdom and to issuing the notorious General Order No. 11,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eexpelling the Jews from his department. Increasingly important administrative responsibilities involved Grant in relationships with other gen­erals. And though Grant’s Mississippi Central Campaign ended at the close of the year with no permanent gains, he had increased in stature as a military administrator and warrior possessing the vital talent needed in a successful command system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Illinois University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020510085360,"sku":"9780809306947","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780809306947_p0.jpg?v=1763741338","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780809306947","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}