The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman
Enriched edition. Early Life, Memories of Mexican & Civil War, Post-war Period; Including Official Army Documents and Military MapsBy William Tecumseh Sherman
Length40h 26m
About this audiobook
In 'The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman', William Tecumseh Sherman provides a firsthand account of his experiences during the Civil War. Written in a reflective and often candid style, Sherman's memoir offers insights into the strategies and battles that shaped the course of the war. His literary style is straightforward and unembellished, reflecting his no-nonsense approach to military leadership. Sherman's descriptions of key military campaigns provide valuable historical context for readers interested in the Civil War era. William Tecumseh Sherman, known for his controversial 'March to the Sea' and devastating tactics, offers a unique perspective on the war in this autobiography. His background as a career military officer and commander of Union forces gives him a wealth of experiences to draw upon in his writing. Sherman's frank and sometimes controversial opinions on war and leadership make his memoir a compelling read for history buffs and military enthusiasts alike. Recommended for readers interested in military history or the Civil War, 'The Life of Uncle Billy' provides a firsthand account of one of the most influential figures of the era and sheds light on the complexities of warfare in the 19th century.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length40 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 8)
2Introduction
14The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 9)
3Synopsis
15The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 10)
4Historical Context
16The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 11)
5Author Biography
17The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 12)
Show all chaptersShow less
6The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 1)
18The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 13)
7The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 2)
19The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 14)
8The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 3)
20The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 15)
9The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 4)
21The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 16)
10The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 5)
22Analysis
11The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 6)
23Reflection
12The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman (pt. 7)
24Memorable Quotes
More from William Tecumseh Sherman
The Two Swords of ChristRaymond Ibrahim15h 55m$30
Black AF HistoryMichael Harriot15h 43m5 (1)$33 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
The Redeemer’s ReturnArthur W. Pink13h 18m$20
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0.00
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5 (1)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Red RecordIda B. Wells-Barnett2h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
You may also like
From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (Illustrated Edition)James Longstreet24h 2m$2 · $0.00
FormidableElisabeth Griffith17h 14m$25
Ulysses S. Grant: Life of the Fearless General & Commander-in-Chief (Complete Edition - Volumes 1&2)Ulysses S. Grant30h 34m$2 · $0.00
The Life of Uncle Billy - Memoirs of General W. T. ShermanWilliam Tecumseh Sherman39h 1m$2 · $0.00
Recollections of a Confederate Staff OfficerGilbert Moxley Sorrel9h 39m$1 · $0.00
Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825 (Vol. 1&2)Auguste Levasseur20h 51m$1 · $0.00
Founding FaithSteven Waldman9h 46m$26
General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man"John Esten Cooke, Robert E. Lee21h 57m$1 · $0.00
Memoirs of General William T. ShermanWilliam T. Sherman38h 6m$2.30
Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan BrigadeLot D. Young3h 3m$1 · $0.00
The AlamoJohn Myers Myers7h 13m$17
Addresses: by John A. MartinJohn Alexander Martin10h 45m$1 · $0.00
Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union SoldiersUlysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Henry Sheridan, John D. Billings, Charles W. Reed, J. W. Gibson, George Perkins, Henry B. James, Henry Bascom Smith, Henry Martyn Kieffer, Charles A. Fuller, Willard W. Glazier, Joseph Warren Keifer, John McElroy, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, James Madison Page, Alonzo Cooper, Lemuel Abijah Abbott, Louis Richards, S. Emma E. Edmonds, Samuel Scoville, Henry H. Meacham, Frank A. Rollin, Richard Taylor, John Beatty, Leander Stillwell, Charles Anderson Dana, James Harvey Kidd, Jacob D. Cox, Stanton P. Allen, Hampton Sidney Thomas, James Harrison Wilson, Frederick L. Hitchcock, James R. Carnahan, Joseph W. Grant, Richard J. Fulfer, John Lockwood, Henry C. Meyer, D. H. Fletcher, Samuel H. Fletcher, H. Clay Trumbull, James Madison Stone, Allen Ripley Foote, Thomas Kirwan, E. H. Clement, Edward Mott Robbins, Martin A. Haynes, Grenville Mellen Dodge, John G. B. Adams, Ansel D. Nickerson, Warren Olney, Daniel Avery Langworthy, Joshua M. Addeman, Eugene Winslow Watson, Samuel Dana Greene, John Lorimer Worden, H. Ashton Ramsay, Bradford Ripley Jr. Wood, John Watson Foster, R. E. McBride, Charles Carleton Coffin, Wickham Hoffman, George T. Ulmer, William A. Canfield, Abner Doubleday, John M. Batten, Lawrence Van Alstyne, David W. Stafford, Charles C. Nott, John Levi Maile, William N. Tyler, John Azor Kellogg, James Pike, Lot D. Young, Susie King Taylor506h 47m$2
Generals in BronzeWilliam B. Styple15h 3m$25 · $0.00
Recollections of a Confederate Staff OfficerGeneral G. Moxley Sorrel9h 8m$20
The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol I & IIBenson John Lossing133h 56m$2.30
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American HeroesBrion McClanahan PhD7h 56m$20
Personal Memoirs of U. S. GrantUlysses S. Grant31h 48m$1 · $0.00
Founding Fathers: Complete Biographies, Their Articles, Historical & Political DocumentsL. Carroll Judson, Emory Speer, Helen M. Campbell, John Jay (Lawyer)27h 38m$2 · $0.00
Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil WarRaphael Semmes35h 32m$1 · $0.00