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American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880–1964

Douglas MacArthur 1880–1964

by William Manchester · 1978 · 793 pages

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About This Book

A comprehensive biography of General Douglas MacArthur, examining both his military genius and his complex personal flaws. The narrative follows his life from his upbringing on frontier army posts to his leadership in the Pacific during World War II and his eventual dismissal by President Truman during the Korean War.

Book Details

Published

1978

Pages

793

Language

en

ISBN

9780316544986

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award Finalist (1979)

Audiobook Available

31h 54m
Narrated by Grover Gardner

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