Ike : an American hero / Michael Korda.
This biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower places particular emphasis on his brilliant generalship and leadership in World War II, and provides, with the advantage of hindsight, a far more acute analysis of his character and personality than any previously available, reaching the conclusion that he was perhaps America's greatest general and one of America's best presidents. The book starts with the story of D-Day--it was Ike's plan, Ike's decision, Ike's responsibility. But there is more to this book than military history. It is a full biography of a remarkable man, a late starter, a perfectionist, a brilliant leader of men, behind whose easy-going, affable persona was a very different man, fiercely ambitious, hot-tempered, shrewd, and tightly wound. It is as well the portrait of a tumultuous and often difficult marriage, for Mamie was every bit as stubborn and forceful as her husband.--From publisher description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780060756659
- ISBN: 0060756659
- Physical Description: xx, 779 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : HarperCollins, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- With Note:
- MARCIVE 04/08/08
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 743-747) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The making of a hero -- Command -- Victory -- The White House years.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 > Military leadership.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
United States. Army > Biography.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Generals > United States > Biography.
Heroes > United States > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 33 of 35 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 35 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | BIO EIS (Text) | 37810434640073 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
