A General Who Will Fight: The Leadership of Ulysses S. Grant
""Could become the book on Grant's generalship and, as such, a valuable secondary work to military historians and those seeking a synthesis on Grant's Civil War generalship." -- William C. Davis, Director, Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Virginia Tech" --""This study of Grant's development as a military leader explains why Grant succeeded where others failed. Highly significant in the scholarship in its field."--James A. Ramage, author of Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby" --""Laver offers a thoughtful examination of Ulysses S. Grant's leadership, emphasizing 'analytical determination' as a critical factor in his battlefield success. In recounting Grant's development into a tenacious, yet contemplative commander, Laver provides lessons that will resonate among soldiers, scholars, and anyone with an interest in leadership development and the American Civil War."--Robert P. Wettemann Jr., author of Privilege vs. Equality: Civil Military Relations in the Jacksonian Era, 1815-1845" --"This book is a well-presented analysis of Grant's war philosophy. It is complete with footnotes and a good bibliography. [...] The book is valuable for those who wish to learn what makes a successful general. It is of particular value to those just beginning to study the Civil War." -- Joseph Truglio, civilwarnews.com"[...] the author explains why Ulysses Grant, or more specifically his analytical determination, was the absolute factor in the Union's defeat of the Confederacy and its attempt at nationhood. The volume is recommended." -- Stuart McClung, Post Library"For such a relatively short...book, the author explains why Ulysses Grant, or more specifically his analytical determination, was the absolute factor in the Union's defeat of the Confederacy and its attempt at nationhood. The volume is recommended." -- Stuart McClung, Journal of America's Military Past"[...] this is a good read for those in need of a short introduction to Grant or for those with an interest in the problem of military leadership." -- The NYMAS Review"This thoughtful book provides new insights to the Civil War and a unique and paradoxical portrait of one of America's most remarkable leaders." -- On Point: The Journal of Army History""This book is a readable, moving, and inspiring story of one of America's greatest generals." -- Robert Grandchamp, The Civil War Book Review" -- Robert Grandchamp, The Civil War Book Review"This is an extraordinary book covering the leadership style of General U.S. Grant during the American Civil War." -- The Lone Star Book Review"This is a very insightful, thought-provoking, and exceptionally well-written book that deftly handles this weighty topic." -- Register of the Kentucky Historical Society