"... 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 readabl." —America’s Civil War
"Jordan’s study of Hancock is an important contribution to both military and political history." —Journal of Southern History