Frederick Trevor Hill

On the Trail of Grant and Lee (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

During the early years of the Civil War someone tauntingly asked Mr. Charles Francis Adams, the United States Minister to England, what he thought of the brilliant victories which the confederate armies were then gaining in the field. "I think they have been won by my fellow countrymen," was the quiet answer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Frederick Trevor Hill
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788892527683
• Artikelnr.: 44263207

Autorenporträt

Frederick Trevor Hill (1866–1930) was a distinguished American author and historian, renowned for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of key figures in American history. Hill was particularly noted for his lucid and engaging accounts of military leadership in the context of the Civil War. His work, 'On the Trail of Grant and Lee,' is a testament to this, offering readers a riveting narrative of the lives and military strategies of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. This book, among others, illustrates his deft ability to weave research and storytelling into a compelling historical tapestry. Hill's literary style often employed a meticulous attention to detail while maintaining an accessible prose that invites both scholars and lay readers alike to explore the intricacies of American history. His portrayals were grounded in extensive archival work, bringing an authenticity to his character studies that has earned him respect in the annals of American biographical literature. Hill's contributions extend beyond this singular work, enriching the literary field with a number of other well-received books, all marked by his characteristic thoroughness and narrative clarity.