"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
"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
"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
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
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 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
Everything needed to convince the reader of what made John Y. memorable, and even adorable, is safely ensconced in these pages.
~Allen Car Guelzo, Allen Car Guelzo, The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
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
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 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
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
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
Simon offers a masterful portrayal of Grant's personal life. — Northwest Ohio History
~Zachery A. Fry, Northwest Ohio History
