With the looks and personality of a "heaven born general", Douglas MacArthur, a key figure in the American recovery of the Pacific, occupation of Japan, and ill-starred incursion into North Korea, provoked widely varying opinions even at the height of his fame. George E. Stratemeyer, his top air officer in Japan, called him 'the greatest man in history'; yet FDR considered his defence of Corregidor 'criminal', and Truman declared his return to the Philippines 'a fiasco'. This far from flattering biography demythologizes the ...
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With the looks and personality of a "heaven born general", Douglas MacArthur, a key figure in the American recovery of the Pacific, occupation of Japan, and ill-starred incursion into North Korea, provoked widely varying opinions even at the height of his fame. George E. Stratemeyer, his top air officer in Japan, called him 'the greatest man in history'; yet FDR considered his defence of Corregidor 'criminal', and Truman declared his return to the Philippines 'a fiasco'. This far from flattering biography demythologizes the 'American Caesar', whose delayed reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbour cost the US nearly all its Philippines-based B-17s, whose interference in foreign policy was often destructive, and whose attempts to become President can best be described as futile. Professor Schaller's provocative portrait of a man torn between talent and opportunism, duty and ego, also provides an invaluable background to current American relations with the Far East.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 019503886X.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. 1989. Hardcover. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Sunning to spine. Else bright, clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Military History & Exploration).
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Photographs. Very Good+ in Very Good+ (in mylar) jacket. Hardcover. 8vo-Over 7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Textblock is very clean and tight. Binding lightly edge and corner rubbed. Dust jacket, in mylar, lightly edge and corner rubbed. 320p., including index.
