Sherman
Sherman
B. H. Liddell Hart
Ryan Holiday
This was someone I knew little about before I read the book, and by the end of it found myself referencing and thinking of him constantly. - Ryan Holiday
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Sherman

Sherman: Soldier, Realist, American

B. H. Liddell Hart
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B. H. Liddell Hart
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In "Sherman," B. H. Liddell Hart presents a riveting exploration of one of the most complex and misunderstood figures of the American Civil War. With unparalleled access to personal letters, military dispatches, and diaries, Hart peels back the layers of General William Tecumseh Sherman, revealing not just the military strategist whose scorched earth policy changed the nature of warfare, but the man behind the legend. Meticulously researched and compellingly written, Hart's biography transcends the genre, offering a nuanced portrait of a man who was vilified by some as a brute while celebrated by others as a genius. Through Hart's masterful narrative, Sherman emerges as a multifaceted hero, whose tactics and philosophy of war remain as controversial and influential today as they were in his own time. B. H. Liddell Hart's "Sherman" is not merely a biography but a profound study of leadership, innovation, and the moral quandaries of power. Hart juxtaposes Sherman's military campaigns with his personal convictions and the tumultuous political landscape of 19th-century America, crafting a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is engrossing. This book stands as a testament to Hart's reputation as one of the foremost military historians of his era, offering readers an insightful look into the heart and mind of a general who shaped the course of American history. Hart's eloquent prose and sharp analysis ensure that "Sherman" remains a distinguished and vital work in the canon of military and historical literature.

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Released
1928
30 Nov
Length
474
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This was someone I knew little about before I read the book, and by the end of it found myself referencing and thinking of him constantly. - Ryan Holiday
Among men who rise to fame and leadership two types are recognizable-those who are born with a belief in themselves and those in whom it is a slow growth dependent on actual achievement. To men of the last type their own success is a constant surprise, and its fruits the more delicious, yet to be tested cautiously with a haunting sense of doubt whether it is not all a dream. In that doubt lies true modesty, not the sham of insincere self-depreciation but the modesty of "moderation," in the Greek sense. It
— B. H. Liddell Hart, Sherman

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