American Caesar : Douglas MacArthur 1880 - 1964 by William Manchester (1978, Hardcover)

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American Caesar, Douglas Macarthur, 1, Hardcover by Manchester, William Raymond, ISBN 0316544981, ISBN-13 9780316544986, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The acclaimed biographer and historian examines the career of the legendary soldier-hero and paradoxical four-star general, a military genius who suffered from lapses in strategy

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PublisherLittle Brown & Company
ISBN-100316544981
ISBN-139780316544986
eBay Product ID (ePID)118767

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Book TitleAmerican Caesar : Douglas Macarthur 1880-1964
Number of Pages793 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Korean War, Military / United States, Military
Publication Year1978
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorWilliam Manchester
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight39.4 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Grade FromEighth Grade
SynopsisThe 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., MacArthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend, portrayed in a brilliant biography that will challenge the cherished myths of admirers and critics alike. Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberE745.M3 M27

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  • General Douglas MacArthur

    I have been a student of WWII in the Pacific for the past few years. No study of the war is complete without a detailed reading of General Douglas MacArthur. He was so much a part of WWII from when the Japan attached the Philippines shortly after Pearl Harbor until the surrender of Japan and even the years following when the US reconstructed the country. This book list his life from birth to death. As he was raised in the shadows of his father, also a general, through his West Point years and military career. It appears that this book is out of print and only former library copies are available. I have even bought several copies as gifts. Highly recommended if you have any interest in US military history.

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  • A must-read for students of military history.

    This is a book if you are a student of military history no matter whether you like MacArthur or not this is a tactical history of the US army in the Pacific war n Korean war. He was able to take whatever Washington was willing to give him and managed to push back the Japanese,hypothetically thank how fast he could have pushed them back if he had had the manpower and resources that was given to the European campaign.

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  • Most Accurate MacArthur Biography Ever

    Manchester delivers the most accurate biography of MacArthur including Mac’s autobiography. His meticulous research is evident throughout and he disproves many of the myths. He doesn’t hide the warts and he gives kudos where due. The book is Manchester at his best.

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