The bestselling classic that indelibly captures the life and times of
one of the most brilliant and controversial military figures of the
twentieth century.
"Electric...Tense with the feeling that this is the authentic
MacArthur...Splendid reading." -- New York Times
Inspiring, outrageous... A thundering paradox of a man. Douglas
MacArthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of
General of the United States Army. He served in World Wars I, II, and
the Korean War, and is famous for stating that "in war, there is no
substitute for victory."
American Caesar examines the exemplary army career, the stunning
successes (and lapses) on the battlefield, and the turbulent private
life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely
American legend.