" . . . detailed, well-written and thoroughly documented." --The Journal of Military History" . . . comprehensive, well-written, and thoroughly researched . . . " --Booklist" . . . 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