This eye-opening book by historian Michael Schaller offers an intimately detailed biography of MacArthur, focusing particularly on the General's two decades in the Far East. Far from presenting a flattering portrait, Schaller demythologizes the "American Caesar," and along the way offers an insightful analysis of American foreign policy in Asia during those years. Revealing MacArthur's military failings, he describes the costly consequences of MacArthur's indecisive Pacific Island campaign during World War II, which the ...
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This eye-opening book by historian Michael Schaller offers an intimately detailed biography of MacArthur, focusing particularly on the General's two decades in the Far East. Far from presenting a flattering portrait, Schaller demythologizes the "American Caesar," and along the way offers an insightful analysis of American foreign policy in Asia during those years. Revealing MacArthur's military failings, he describes the costly consequences of MacArthur's indecisive Pacific Island campaign during World War II, which the American public has often hailed as brilliant. Schaller also examines MacArthur's futile attempts at the presidency and his destructive interference in foreign policy. This thought-provoking biography provides invaluable background to America's present relations with the Far East, as well as an unforgettable portrait of a man driven by talent, opportunism, vision, egotism, and jealousy.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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NF. Neither remainder nor ex-lib. Softcover in brown wraps with photo of macArthur on front, 8vo. xi + 320pp. Index, bibliography, endnotes. B/W plates on paper. Near Fine. Moderate foxing to pages edges; mild uniform tonng to clean, unmarked pages and rear wrap. Else Fine: clean, sharp wraps; tight, square binding with no reader's crease on spine.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very Good. A trade paperback in excellent condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
