A highly readable work that provides insights into the dialogue between society, culture, and personality, on one side, and Civil War military leadership, on the other." — Journal of American History "Symonds has produced what may truly be the lasting biography of the so-called Stonewall of the West." — Atlanta History "A superb biography and the definitive book ... Read moreon Patrick Cleburne." — North & South "Every student of the Civil War needs to read this insightful account." — Blue & Gray Magazine "Should be in every Civil War collection." — Library Journal "A fascinating story." — Washington Times "This is the biography that Patrick Cleburne has long deserved. Scrupulously fair in his judgments, Symonds accords Cleburne full credit for his accomplishments even as he sweeps away the romantic gloss that has clung to the general for many generations." — Gary W. Gallagher, author of The Confederate War "Fresh and thought provoking. An inspiration to all who appreciate the highest virtue and character under extreme hardship and disadvantage." — Wiley Sword, author of The Confederacy's Last Hurrah "The finest biography of one of the Confederacy's finest fighting generals." — Albert Castel, author of Decision in the West "Outstanding biography, fine battle history, and fascinating reading." — Steven E. Woodworth, author of Davis and Lee at War Show Less