Douglas MacArthur, a key military figure in the American recovery of the Pacific during World War II, its occupation of Japan, and the subsequent, ill-starred incursion into North Korea, provoked widely varying opinions even at the height of his fame. George Stratemeyer, his top air officer in Japan, called him "the greatest man in history", yet Franklin Roosevelt considered his defence of Corregidor "criminal" and Harry Truman declared his return to the Philippines "a fiasco". This biography provides a critical study of ...
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Douglas MacArthur, a key military figure in the American recovery of the Pacific during World War II, its occupation of Japan, and the subsequent, ill-starred incursion into North Korea, provoked widely varying opinions even at the height of his fame. George Stratemeyer, his top air officer in Japan, called him "the greatest man in history", yet Franklin Roosevelt considered his defence of Corregidor "criminal" and Harry Truman declared his return to the Philippines "a fiasco". This biography provides a critical study of the "American Caesar", whose delayed reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbour cost the USA nearly all of its Philippines-based B-17 bombers, whose interference in foreign policy was often destructive, and whose attempts to become President can best be described as futile. Professor Schaller's portrait of a man torn between talent and opportunism, duty and ego, also provides background to current American relations with the Far East.
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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. Binding firm, cover shiny, Spine sunned, interior clean and unmarked. This is a demythologizing of a complex and fascinating American that provides an insightful glimpse into American foreign policy in Asia. *** 320pp. *** Index, biblio.
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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.
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Good. Good condition. 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.
