American Caesar, Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964, Hardcover/William Manchester

MacArthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend, portrayed in a brilliant biography that will challenge the cherished myths of admirers and critics alike. About the Author: William Manchester was a hugely successful popular historian and biographer whose books include The Last Lion , Volumes 1 and 2, Goodbye Darkness , A World Lit Only by Fire , The Glory and the Dream , The Arms of Krupp , American Caesar , The Death of the President , and assorted works of journalism.