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“Grover Gardner narrates this account of Sherman’s March to the Sea with his usual excellence…Gardner’s confident delivery, easy pace, and subtle inflection make for a near-perfect match of text and voice.” AudioFile
“A page-turning and highly original account, one of the best in the long line of ‘Sherman’s March’ books. [Dickey] writes grippingly about the army’s adventures on campaign…[and] the experience of a handful of colorful soldiers and civilians. No one interested in Sherman’s March should be deprived of his lively narrative. Absolutely spellbinding.” Wall Street Journal
“Superlative, impeccably researched…Dickey tells the story of Sherman’s march unforgettably, with power on every page.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Fast-moving and engrossing…A fascinating book with new perspectives for both Civil War buffs and more general readers.” Library Journal
“A study in unintended consequences as a reactionary Civil War commander unleashed a series of progressive forces…Dickey ably captures the shape and feel of the desperate battles Sherman’s forces waged.” Kirkus Reviews
“Dickey seeks to understand ‘the way a military genius, unhinged madman, unexpected liberator, and lawless tyrant can all exist in the reputation of the same legendary figure’…Provides a unique perspective on this oft-written-about topic. The military aspects of the march and what Sherman called “hard war” are vividly recounted in their dreadful detail. A valuable contribution to Civil War history.” Booklist