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American Caesar

Name: American Caesar
ISBN: 9780316032421

Douglas Macarthur 1880 - 1964

William Manchester

Little, Brown and Company · Print & ebook · May 12, 2008

Reading lane: U.S. Military History

The bestselling classic that indelibly captures the life and times of one of the most brilliant and controversial military figures of the twentieth century.

World War II History U.S. Military History Military Strategy biography

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Big-Frame Biography

A sprawling life study that reads like serious history, not a checklist of events.

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MacArthur in a big, historically minded frame
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U.S. military leadership in context
World War II era sweep

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Authors: William Manchester
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Published: May 12, 2008
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: U.S. Military History · Military Strategy
Reading lane: U.S. Military History

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Korean War History
World War II History

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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. Read more