The book is invaluable and should be in every library.—Wm. L. Stone, N.Y.
Of permanent standard authority.—Gen. De Peister, N.Y.
Indicates such profound erudition and ability in the discussion as leaves nothing to be desired.—Sen. Oscar de La Fayette, Paris.
I have read the volume with pleasure and profit.—Z. Chandler.
The volume is superb and will give the author enduring fame.—B. Gratz Brown, St. Louis.
It should have a place in every gentleman's library, and is just the book which young men of Great Britain and America should know by heart.—London Telegraph.
The most impartial criticism on military affairs in this country which the century has produced.—Army and Navy Journal.
Fills in a definite form that which has hitherto been a somewhat vague period of military history.—Col. Hamley, Pres., Queen's Staff College, England.
A valuable addition to my library at Knowlsy.—Lord Derby, late Brit. Sec. of State.
A magnificent volume and a monument of national History.—A. de Rochambeau, Paris.