âSickles is as dividing a figure in Civil War history as there is. In his masterful work . . . Hessler . . . puts him out there with all his wrinklesâ (Confederate Book Review).  Winner of the Robert E. Lee Civil War Roundtable of Central New Jerseyâs Bachelder-Coddington Literary Award  Winner of the Gettysburg Civil War Roundtableâs Distinguished Book Award  By licensed battlefield guide James Hessler, this is the most deeply-researched, full-length biography to appear on this remarkable American icon. No individual who fought at Gettysburg was more controversial, both personally and professionally, than Major General Daniel E. Sickles. By 1863, Sickles was notorious as a disgraced former Congressman who murdered his wifeâs lover on the streets of Washington and used Americaâs first temporary insanity defense to escape justice. With his political career in ruins, Sickles used his connections with President Lincoln to obtain a prominent command in the Army of the Potomacâs 3rd Corpsâdespite having no military experience. At Gettysburg, he openly disobeyed orders in one of the most controversial decisions in military history.  Hesslerâs critically acclaimed biography is a balanced and entertaining account of Sickles colorful life. Civil War enthusiasts who want to understand General Sicklesâ scandalous life, Gettysburgâs battlefield strategies, the in-fighting within the Army of the Potomac, and the development of todayâs National Park will find Sickles at Gettysburg a must-read.  âThe few other Sickles biographies available will now take a back seat to Hesslerâs powerful and evocative study of the man, the general, and the legacy of the Gettysburg battlefield that old Dan left America. I highly recommend this book.ââJ. David Petruzzi, coauthor of Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuartâs Controversial Ride to Gettysburg Â
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