American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880 - 1964
William Manchester
(Author)
Description
The bestselling classic that indelibly captures the life and times of one of the most brilliant and controversial military figures of the twentieth century.Electric...Tense with the feeling that this is the authentic MacArthur...Splendid reading. -- New York Times
Inspiring, outrageous... A thundering paradox of a man. Douglas MacArthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of General of the United States Army. He served in World Wars I, II, and the Korean War, and is famous for stating that in war, there is no substitute for victory.
American Caesar examines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes (and lapses) on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend.
Product Details
Price
$24.99
$23.24
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Publish Date
May 01, 2008
Pages
816
Dimensions
5.84 X 9.47 X 1.79 inches | 2.13 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316024747
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About the Author
William Manchester was a hugely successful popular historian and biographer whose books include The Last Lion, Volumes 1 and 2, Goodbye Darkness, A World Lit Only by Fire, The Glory and the Dream, The Arms of Krupp, American Caesar, The Death of the President, and assorted works of journalism.
