John Y. Simon (1933--2008), editor of the multivolume Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, was professor of history at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association.
Glenn W. LaFantasie, Richard Frockt Family Professor of Civil War History and director of the Institute of Civil War Studies at Western Kentucky University, is the author and editor of several books, including Twilight at Little Round Top. He is also a Contributing Writer on history and politics for Salon.com.
""John Y. Simon was a towering figure in Civil War scholarship, a
world-renowned authority on U.S. Grant, and a Lincoln scholar of no
mean distinction. His prose, like his personality, is
scintillating." --Michael Burlingame, Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn
Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, University of Illinois at
Springfield, and author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life" --
" The Union Forever will be rewarding reading for anyone with an
interest in the Civil War, and of particular value to specialists
in Lincoln, Grant, and civil military relations. -- The NYMAS
Review" -- The NYMAS Review
""Simon's writing is clear, succinct, and lively, and he delighted
in exposing bogus evidence, dishonest testimony, and selfish
political ambition. There is a great deal of provocative
information here, and bringing it all together in one volume is a
major contribution to the historiography of the Civil War." --
James A. Ramage, author of Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John
Singleton Mosby" --
"Everything needed to convince the reader of what made John Y.
memorable, and even adorable, is safely ensconced in these pages."
-- Allen Car Guelzo, Author of Fateful Lightning: A New History of
the Civil War and Reconstruction, The Journal of the Illinois State
Historical Society
"For military historians, the collection is a mixed bag, but
eminently readable an thoroughly enjoyable, it will appeal to
CAMP's readership. -- The Journal of America's Military Past" --
Russel K. Brown, The Journal of America's Military Past
"In conclusion, this book brings together the interesting essays by
a historian who spent his life devoted to the study of the Civil
War. Although much of this material has been published before, this
book allows Simon's essays to be available to a broader audience.
For those wanting a readable, interesting book on the two men who
did the most to preserve the Union, this is it. -- Blue & Gray
Magazine" -- Robert Grandchamp, Blue & Gray Magazine
"In several essays, Simon cherishes the opportunity to set the
record straight regarding myths about Lincoln and Grant... The
Union Forever is an outstanding tribute to John Y. Simons, who was
one of the nation's leading Civil War historians." -- Leonne M.
Hudson, The Journal of Southern History
"In The Union Forever, Professor Glenn LaFantasie of Western
Kentucky University has brought together fifteen of John's finest
essays. Seven deal with Lincoln, six with Grant, and two with
Lincoln and Grant. Taken together, they provide the best and most
concise distillation of the character of the two men who saved the
Union. -- Civil War Book Review" -- John Edward Smith, Civil War
Book Review
"Simon offers a masterful portrayal of Grant's personal life. --
Northwest Ohio History" -- Zachery A. Fry, Northwest Ohio
History
"The volume performs a valuable service by making available essays
from a wide range of publications (from museum brochures to the
pages of Civil War Times Illustrated)..." -- Chandra Manning,
Indiana Magazine of History
"The Union Forever allows veteran scholars to revisit classic works
and makes available to new generations of readers Simon's
perspectives on America's greatest leaders during a time of crisis
and change. -- McCormick Messenger" -- Bob Edmonds, McCormick
Messenger
"The Union Forever will be rewarding reading for anyone with an
interest in the Civil War, and of particular value to specialists
in Lincoln, Grant, and civil military relations." -- The NYMAS
Review
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