To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 Free Audiobook Download by Bret Baier,Catherine Whitney

This is a book about the crisis which surrounded, and sought to unravel the United States during President Ulysses S. Grant's term in office. The Union was so fragile and weak that it was possible for a few men to cause serious damage over time. This period is often referred to as the 1880s Crisis of American Democracy.

Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 by Bret Baier Catherine Whitney narrated by [Bret Baier] is the story of Ulysses S. Grant's attempt to save the United States from what is essentially an economic crisis by imposing a military dictatorship. The book begins in Charleston, South Carolina where General John G. Foster has called for martial law and has been met with little resistance. From there, it continues to tell the story of how President Grant responded with force to this nationwide uprising and eventually seized power in what can be seen as one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

The Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 is a fascinating look at one of the most turbulent years in US history. The author, Bret Baier, takes us through a rollercoaster ride of presidential politics and Civil War battles in telling this story. It's a well-written book with excellent narration from [Baier] that covers nearly every aspect of American history during the mid-19th century up to 1876.

Ulysses S. Grant, a general in the Union army, comes to power in 1869 and makes significant strides in reconstruction of the United States' military. In 1872, he re-establishes peaceful relations with Britain and France. During this time, he also takes actions that prove divisive among his own party:

Ulysses S. Grant had been an effective general, but president Ulysses S. Grant was ineffective and his administration failed to save the nation from a crisis of 1876. The nation was on the brink of a civil war that would have destroyed everything it had built in the past century. President Grant's ineptitude prevented him from restoring peace to the country and averted its destruction.

In 1876, the United States was a fragile union. The annus horribilis had been punctuated by a series of natural disasters and economic recession. The United States had yet to pass the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments which would give African Americans equal rights under the law and end federal support for slavery. An election year had arrived and as many people were struggling to survive, it seemed that political unrest was inevitable. Ulysses S. Grant convinced the nation to remain united, despite dark times ahead, through his words and tenacity.