{"product_id":"william-tecumseh-sherman-by-james-lee-mcdonough-9780393354201","title":"William Tecumseh Sherman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Tecumseh Sherman's 1864 burning of Atlanta solidified his legacy as a ruthless leader. Evolving from a spirited student at West Point, Sherman became a general who fought in some of the Civil War's most decisive campaigns—Shiloh, Vicksburg, Atlanta—until finally, seeking a swift ending to the war's horrendous casualties, he devastated southern resources on his famous March to the Sea across the Carolinas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLater, as general-in-chief of the U.S. Army, Sherman relentlessly paved the way west during the Indian wars. James Lee McDonough's fresh insight reveals a man tormented by fears that history would pass him by and that he would miss his chance to serve his country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on years of research, McDonough delves into Sherman's dramatic personal life, including his strained relationship with his wife, his personal debts, and his young son's death. The result is a remarkable, illuminating portrait of an American icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Tecumseh Sherman\u003c\/em\u003e by James Lee McDonough provides a deep, well-researched view into the life of a complex military leader and American icon, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this historical figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855904002284,"sku":"9780393354201","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/622893482328.jpg?v=1759282740","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/william-tecumseh-sherman-by-james-lee-mcdonough-9780393354201","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}