| Winfield Scott Hancock: A Soldier S Life Contributor(s): Jordan, David M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253210585 ISBN-13: 9780253210586 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $31.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1995 Annotation: ..". detailed, well-written and thoroughly documented." -- The Journal of Military History ..". comprehensive, well-written, and thoroughly researched... "A -- Booklist ..". the definitive work on the life of Winfield Scott Hancock... "A -- 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Biography & Autobiography | Military |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.18" W x 9.42" (1.28 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: . . . 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 |