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American Caesar
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964
Book • 1978
William Manchester's 'American Caesar' is a detailed biography of General Douglas MacArthur, chronicling his military career and his role in shaping American history during World War II and the Korean War. The book delves into MacArthur's complex personality, his leadership style, and his controversial decisions, offering a nuanced examination of one of the most influential military figures of the 20th century.
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Ryan Holiday as a book about Kennedy, highlighting his realization that his understanding of the Civil War and Reconstruction was incorrect.


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