Statesmen and Soldiers of the Civil War

Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice was a British knight and historian. His experience as a high official in the Great War led him to analyze the civilian leadership over military operations in modern war. Maurice examines the relationships between the presidents and generals in the American Civil War, taking into account communication styles, personality quirks, trust, and character. The dynamic personalities of the War, from Davis and Lee to Lincoln and Grant, make the study of enduring intere