" . . . the definitive work on the life of Winfield Scott Hancock . . . " --Blue and Gray
"At last we have a complete life of [Hancock], and it, too, is superb." --The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Jordan's careful attention to detail and excellent use of sources highlight a lively writing style to make a highly readable book." --America's Civil War
"Jordan's study of Hancock is an important contribution to both military and political history." --Journal of Southern History