Macarthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldierhero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely american legend, portrayed in a biography that will challenge the cherished myths of admirers and critics alike. He was one of the most decorated men in united states history and was either loved or hated by the people. American caesar douglas macarthur, 18801964 by william. Dec 30, 2015 american caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 by william manchester in fb3, rtf, txt download e book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Douglas macarthur, 18801964 finalist, national book awards 1979 for biography and autobiography.
Macarthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldierhero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely american legend, portrayed in a brilliant biography that. May 12, 2008 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read american caesar. American caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 by william manchester in fb3, rtf, txt download e book. American caesar douglas macarthur 18801964, by william manchester hardback hardcover 1978. Douglas macarthur was arguably the last american public figure to be worshipped unreservedly as a national hero, the last military figure to conjure up the romantic stirrings once evoked by george armstrong custer and robert e. American caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 by manchester, william, 19222004. Finalist, national book awards 1979 for biography and autobiography. American caesar the bestselling classic that indelibly captures the life and times of one of the most brilliant and controversial military figures of the twentieth century. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. American caesar examines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes and lapses on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldierhero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely american legend.
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Douglas macarthur rose to the top in the small army of the interwar years and then retired in 1934, after serving his full term as chief of staff. Douglas macarthur, 18801964 by william manchester 1983, paperback at. This is part 1 of a 2part audiobook cd library edition in vinyl case. All books will be marked with a stroke of a felttipped marker across the top or bottom of the book s. It is missionary ridge where 18yearold lt arthur macarthur, the father of douglas macarthur, won the medal of honour. Douglas macarthur 18801964 part 1library edition william manchester on. The narrative begins on a hilltop in tennessee in 1863. American caesar douglas macarthur 1880 1964 download pdf. 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.
Douglas macarthur 1880 1964 book online at best prices in india on. Douglas macarthur, 18801964 is a 1978 biography of general of the army douglas macarthur by american historian william manchester. Douglas macarthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of general of the united states army. From his birth in 1880 to his death in 1964 general douglas macarthur lived an incredible life as a warrior scholar. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Douglas macarthur 1880 1964 ebook written by william manchester. American caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 free pdf, fb3. American caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 summary. Ideologues of the right will find the portrait too disparaging and those of the left, too flattering.
The fullest biography yet of americas most dramatized by himself and others military leader. William manchester biography of one of the most controversial american generals. William manchester the acclaimed biographer and historian examines the career of the legendary soldierhero and paradoxical fourstar general, a military genius who suffered from lapses in strategy. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of american caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. American caesar exaines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes and lapses on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldierhero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely american legend. But this great thundering paradox, the best of men and the worst of men, is not without his manifold, if more lifesize, fascinations. Douglas macarthur 18801964 by william manchester i say, it is the everlasting privilege of the foolish to be governed by the wise. Douglas macarthur 1880 1964 9780316024747 by manchester, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Douglas macarthur 18801964 from the worlds largest community of readers. But he was also one of americas most divisive figures, a man whose entire career was steeped in controversy. Manchester paints a sympathetic but balanced portrait of macarthur, praising the general for his military genius, administrative skill, and personal bravery, while criticizing his vanity, paranoia, and tendency toward insubordination. Arthur, who later became a lieutenant general, was the driving spirit behind douglas throughout his career.
Douglas macarthur, 18801964 by william manchester isbn. American caesar douglas macarthur was a great thundering paradox of a man, noble and ignoble, inspiring and outrageous, arrogant and shy, the best of men and the worst of men, the most protean, most ridiculous, and most sublime. American caesar, douglas macarthur, 18801964 1978 edition. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
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