Eisenhower
A Life
(Sprache: Englisch)
In the rousing and animated style he's known for, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson offers here a succinct and fascinating biography of this incredible man, focusing particularly on his formative years as a rising general and his two terms as President of the United States.
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In the rousing and animated style he's known for, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson offers here a succinct and fascinating biography of this incredible man, focusing particularly on his formative years as a rising general and his two terms as President of the United States.
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Acclaimed historian Paul Johnson s lively, succinct profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower explores his life and enduring legacyIn the rousing style he s famous for, Paul Johnson offers a fascinating biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with particular focus on his years as a five-star general and his two terms as president of the United States. Johnson chronicles Ike s modest childhood in Kansas, his West Point education, and his swift rise through the military ranks, culminating in his appointment as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during World War II. Johnson then paints a rich portrait of Eisenhower s presidency, many elements of which speak to American politics today: his ability to balance the budget, his mastery in managing an oppositional Congress, and his prescient warnings about the military-industrial complex. This brief yet satisfying portrait will appeal to biography lovers as well as enthusiasts of presidential and military history alike.
Autoren-Porträt von Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson lebt in London, ist Verfasser mehrerer historischer Werke und Autor in verschiedenen Zeitungen, u. a. schreibt er für die New York Times.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Paul Johnson
- 2015, 144 Seiten, Maße: 13,6 x 21,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Plume
- ISBN-10: 014312739X
- ISBN-13: 9780143127390
- Erscheinungsdatum: 20.08.2015
Sprache:
Englisch
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