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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.
Editions of American Caesar
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316544986
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316032421
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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.
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What is American Caesar about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in American Caesar?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of American Caesar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316544986
Who is/are the Author/s of the book American Caesar?
William Manchester
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
American Caesar is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316544986) and ebook(ISBN 9780316032421)
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