グラント將軍の『回想録』に就いて

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Pressed for money, U. S. Grant wrote his Personal Memoirs on the advice of Mark Twain. It was just before his death that he finished writing his work. Grant's Memoirs tells us not only of various aspects of the American Civil War but also the author's own character, that is, his modesty and delicacy Grant was a very great commander, but in his work we cannot directly see his real image, because he understates himself and his own deeds in his Memoirs. In fact, it is not too much to say that it was due to U. S. Grant's distinguished service that the North gained the final victory in the Civil War. He was a man of prowess, which he acquired by rigorous self-discipline. He took the lead in fighting bravely, and because of his courage he won men's confidence. After many severe ordeals Grant drove General Robert E. Lee into a corner in Appomattox. Here the war virtually ended. When Grant had a conference with Lee, it is impressive that Grant offered very tolerant peace terms to the Confederate Army.
2002-12-10