<P>"... detailed, well-written and thoroughly documented." —The Journal of Military History</P><P>"... comprehensive, well-written, and thoroughly researched... " —Booklist</P><P>"... the definitive work on the life of Winfield Scott Hancock... " —Blue and Gray</P><P>"At last we have a complete life of [Hancock], and it, too, is superb." —The Philadelphia Inquirer</P><P>"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</P><P>"Jordan's study of Hancock is an important contribution to both military and political history." —Journal of Southern History</P>