“Charles Flood’s Grant and Sherman is the story of two remarkable men, an extraordinary friendship, and a partnership that won the Civil War. Shedding fresh light on these two men, it is by turns evocative, charming, and often absorbing.”
—JAY WINIK, author of
April 1865: The Month That Saved America
“Charles Bracelen Flood studies the friendship between Grant and Sherman and rightly concludes that it had a major impact on the results of the Civil War. Thoroughly researched and written with verve, this book is easy reading and provides rewarding insight into a friendship that influenced the lives of two significant individuals and the war in which they played such crucial roles.”
—JOHN MARSZALEK, professor emeritus of history, Mississippi State University, and author of Sherman: A Soldier’s Passion for Order
“For those who think there is nothing new to be said about the Civil War, Grant and Sherman will be a pleasant surprise. The book is a unique blend of emotional power and historical insight. A must-read.”
—THOMAS FLEMING, author of
Liberty! The American Revolution
“Grant and Sherman is a profound study of the relationship of the generals who endured and determined the tide of the victory in our nation’s most divisive and bloody war. This masterpiece ranges from vivid battlefield reports to intimate sketches of Grant’s and Sherman’s marriages to subtle cameo sketches of the officers and politicians who harassed or supported them. Fusing his talents as a resourceful scholar and distinguished novelist with a touch of the poet, Flood has achieved a moving and inspired classic of American history.”
—SIDNEY OFFIT, president of
the Authors Guild Foundation
“This book describes with force, clarity, and admirable terseness the forging in the field of the historic leadership team that was essential to Union victory. Civil War scholars and general readers alike will profit from its insights.”
—CHARLES P. ROLAND, author of
An American Iliad: The Story of the Civil War
“Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman forged a superb partnership during the Civil War, a team of opposites drawn together to end a horrendous conflict without excessive suffering and bloodshed. Ironically, they succeeded by rendering war too terrible for the South to continue. Both Grant and Sherman have attracted more than their share of biographers, but never before has an author been audacious enough to tackle both at once. Their subtle and complex relationship deserves attention from a sophisticated and experienced writer; Flood is up to the task.”
—JOHN Y. SIMON, editor of
The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant
“Civil War books suffer from two characteristics: an overwhelming number and a tendency to be unreadable. Charles Bracelen Flood has overcome these obstacles.”
—JIM KELLY,
Wisconsin State Journal
“An eye-opener … . Until now little has been written about this friendship and about their common ties: Charles Bracelen Flood has written about the war before but here excels in presenting the depth of an unusual friendship which not only influenced but eventually won the Civil War. A ‘must’ for any who would understand Civil War connections.”
—Midwest Book Review
“[Flood] offers perspectives that broaden and deepen one’s grasp of the costs of war.”
—MARTIN NORTHWAY,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch