The Victor of Gettysburg: The Life and Career of General George Meade

“Meade has more than met my most sanguine expectations. He and Sherman are the fittest officers for large commands I have come in contact with.".” – Ulysses S. Grant, 1864

Despite the fact that the Civil War began over 150 years ago, it remains one of the most widely discussed topics in America today, with Americans arguing over its causes, reenacting its famous battles, and debating which general was better than others. Americans continue to be fascinated by the Civil War icons who made ...