Winfield Scott Hancock: Gettysburg Hero

by Perry D. Jamieson

Winfield Scott Hancock gained his greatest fame for his crucial contributions to the Federal victory at Gettysburg. Union veterans remembered Hancock as a general who led from the front and whose... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893114392
• ISBN13: 9781893114395
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: State House Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Great book for everyone

An outstanding volume in the "Civil War Campaigns and Commanders" series. The book is extremely well written; however, it must be remembered that it is not intended to be a complete biography of the general, but of his military leadership abilities during the Civil War. Perry Jamieson briefly touches on General Hancock's life before and after the war, including his years spent as an Indian fighter and his Democratic run for the presidency. The author goes into much greater detail concerning the general's role in the battles he fought in during the civil war, which is the intention of this series. There are many maps, including an outstanding one on page 20 showing the major railroad routes from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, and short biographies of other Civil War generals. He has included much detail on the battles: for example, each day of the Gettysburg battle requires it's own chapter. It is the perfect book for the beginner as it covers the high points of General Hancock's life. The more knowledgeable civil war reader will also find the book entertaining with many little known facts of General Hancock, his staff and family. I have read many military history books, and this one was a pleasure to read. Highly recommended.

Excellent Edition

Perry Jamieson's Winfield Scott Hancock: Gettysburg Hero is an enjoyable edition to the Campaigns and Commanders Series, published by the McWhiney Press. Jamieson tells of Hancock's remarkable career in entertaining and exciting prose and remarks on his legacy and current reputation among historians.Although this biography would appear brief to those not acquainted with the series, it is actually one of the longest yet published in it. This series is meant to give a shortened yet informative account of Civil War figures and events to those not yet familar with them. Jamieson gives an outstanding portrait of Hancock as a geniune military hero and analyzes the role he played in saving the Union. For those who would want to learn more, he lists several extensive and acclaimed biographies of "Hancock The Superb."The maps and biographical sketches included are a great aide to those without prior knowledge of Civil War figures. Jamieson tells not only of Hancock's role in the war (although he does, of course, focus on it) but also recounts his admirable postwar service on the frontier as well as his failed presidential campaign. Also of note is the mention of the history behind the most famous Hancock monuments and memorials, including both the statue atop Cemetery Hill and in Washington DC, as well as others.In conclusion, this book is an excellent introuction to one of the finest commanders in American miltary history. It combines solid research and storytelling in an effective manner and does justice to the man and his memory.