Download Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the Civil War Audiobook

" Close to 4 and a half. Very well written. Detailed but doesn't get bogged down in a way that would slow the narrative. "

" EXCELLENT BOOK!!!! A friendship forged during the Civill War which turned the tide of war a d the fate of a nation. A friendship that continued until their deaths "

" Outstanding story of two famous men who did not have the want for glory just keeping the union together. "

" This book provided an otherwise unknown treatment of the relationship that existed between these two historical icons. You do not have to be a military scholar to appreciate this book. It also offers some good insights into the political intrigue that occurred during the Civil War. "

" I cried at the end. "

" A great narrative on the relationship between Grant and Sherman. I've read a bio of Grant, and this makes me want to read more about Sherman. Read by the author at a decent pace, and only five discs. "

" This book was a god read and quite enlightening. I learned a lot that I did not already know about the Civil War and about these two impressive military men and their unique relationship with one another. "

" Interesting but had a very nasty tendency to drag in a number of places. Felt longer then it really was and finishing it felt like a chore. Still had some interesting parts to it. "

" A very well written account of the amazing friendship between Grant and Sherman, a combination that preserved the Union. Interesting and rare insights into the private lives of both men and their families. "

" absolutely riveting account of Grant's and Sherman's firendship and strategy taht won the Civil War and - while brutal and bloody - ultimately shortened the War that seemed unwinnable for the North for far too long. "

" Focusing on the two leaders, it is not a survey of the war. A couple of minor errors will distract nit-pickers for a moment, but generally very well done. Well written. The book needed a summary at the end of why these two men turned out to be the great leaders they became. "

" It has been said before in better prose and with more insight. "

" Very well researched and written dual biography of the two great leaders, and, above all, friends, who together planned and fought the battles that won the American Civil War. "

" The part about the Grand Review of the Union Armies had me in tears. But, I'm still trying to understand what made Grant an effective General. This book comes close to nailing that down, but it would be nice to see a comparative study of generals "

" I thought this book was awesome. I only got into Civil War history a few years ago, but what I've read so far has all been pretty great. "

" This was a gift from my kids for Christmas in 2011. Read it over the Christmas break and really enjoyed it. The book is a a bio about both Grant and Sherman but also covers their close relationship. Would recommend this book. "

" Interesting details not generally covered in the broader histories of the civil war. Makes even more clear how two such seemingly ordinary men could rise to greatness to meet the challenges which they faced. "

" Interesting but had a very nasty tendency to drag in a number of places. Felt longer then it really was and finishing it felt like a chore. Still had some interesting parts to it. "

" This book provided an otherwise unknown treatment of the relationship that existed between these two historical icons. You do not have to be a military scholar to appreciate this book. It also offers some good insights into the political intrigue that occurred during the Civil War. "

" Focusing on the two leaders, it is not a survey of the war. A couple of minor errors will distract nit-pickers for a moment, but generally very well done. Well written. The book needed a summary at the end of why these two men turned out to be the great leaders they became. "

" Interesting details not generally covered in the broader histories of the civil war. Makes even more clear how two such seemingly ordinary men could rise to greatness to meet the challenges which they faced. "

" A great narrative on the relationship between Grant and Sherman. I've read a bio of Grant, and this makes me want to read more about Sherman. Read by the author at a decent pace, and only five discs. "

" Very well researched and written dual biography of the two great leaders, and, above all, friends, who together planned and fought the battles that won the American Civil War. "

" absolutely riveting account of Grant's and Sherman's firendship and strategy taht won the Civil War and - while brutal and bloody - ultimately shortened the War that seemed unwinnable for the North for far too long. "

" I thought this book was awesome. I only got into Civil War history a few years ago, but what I've read so far has all been pretty great. "

" A very well written account of the amazing friendship between Grant and Sherman, a combination that preserved the Union. Interesting and rare insights into the private lives of both men and their families. "