Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Macarthur emerges as a prose giant in comparison with truman and eisenhower. Douglas macarthur his famous autobiography reminiscences douglas macarthur on. The book relates incidents of both of those conflicts, told i just finished the book this morning, and it was an account of americas military involvement to the extent that macarthur was involved in it, and he was involved in a. Few generals have captured the publics imagination in the same way that general douglas macarthur did during world war ii. These materials are mostly newspaper and magazine clippings, but there is some correspondence and reports. Macarthur begins reminiscences with recounting of his familys military history. Written in his own hand, and finished only weeks before his death, reminiscences by general douglas macarthur spans more than half a century of modern. He is certainly one of the most controversial military officers who ever lived. Reminiscences bluejacket books this book is in a good used condition, which means it may have some wear and tear or character, depending on how you look at it. Brown buckram with titling in gilt on spine and 5star rank emblem impressed on front cover. He became the armys first public relations officer. Douglas macarthur s most popular book is my life in baseball. Douglas macarthurs memoir spans more than half a century of modern history.
Douglas macarthur his famous autobiography reminiscences. Book 1964probable 1st edition438 pages this book is general douglas macarthurs autobiography, finished just before his death. While not particularly important, it is interesting and shows how his father was a brave soldier, just as he was. Douglas macarthur january 26, 1880 april 5, 1964, was a famous american general who played a prominent role in the pacific theater of world war ii.
It is being bought by them in quantity, to judge from bestseller lists, though we may wonder whether having bought it they are able to get through it. A microfilm copy of general arthur macarthurs letter book for 1900 is located in the microfilm collection. The last owners name is written on the front inside page. Reminiscences, by douglas macarthur marcus cunliffe. Click to read more about reminiscences by douglas macarthur. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Reminiscences douglas macarthur vintage 1965 by douglas macarthur a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. He was chief of staff of the united states army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the pacific theater during world war ii. The macarthur memorial foundation edition issued without dust jacket but with a slipcase with the book title and author on front and rear. Buy reminiscences bluejacket books by douglas macarthur isbn. The dispute with general george marshall over allied support of the pacific war.
Reminiscences douglas macarthur vintage 1965 by douglas macarthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reminiscences by douglas macarthur, 9781557504838, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Douglas macarthur his famous autobiography reminiscences by douglas macarthur and a great selection of related books, art and. Reminiscences, general douglas macarthur, 1964 first. Reminiscences by douglas macarthur, paperback barnes. Written in his own hand, and finished only weeks before his death, reminiscences by general douglas macarthur spans more than half a century of modern history. The book is signed by its author douglas macarthur. Signed limited first edition of macarthurs autobiography, number 444 of 1750 copies signed by him, an. Douglas macarthur was born on january 26, 1880 in little rock, arkansas. The grandiosity which has marred his public utterances is here refreshingly absent, in the main, although general macarthur certainly includes numerous testimonials to his bravery and. Introduction to reminiscences by douglas macarthur. Army captain, and his wife, mary pinkney hardy macarthur nicknamed pinky. Topics ww2, korean war, us military collection opensource language english. Macarthur, general douglas reminiscencesb by douglas macarthur.
Perhaps george washington did during the american revolution, or rommel did in north africa, as you can read about in washingtons crossing or an army at dawn, respectively. Pretty quickly, however, macarthur jumps into describing his own. Autographed by jean macarthur with a facsimile signature by douglas macarthur. He is best known today not for something that he did but.
These pages show a man whose unique vantage point at the center of the stage enabled him to illuminate major controversies of our time. Here for the first time general macarthur fully reveals his role in. After reading it, i determined to read the autobiographies of other american generals, only to find myself bogged down in pointless pedantry and details of uninteresting happenings. Reminiscences by douglas macarthur, signed abebooks. The pages are clean and tight with no markings in the book. Summary written in his own hand, and finished only weeks before his death, reminiscences by general douglas macarthur spans more than half a century of modern history.
The gilt lettering to the spine is bright and unrubbed. Douglas macarthur s memoir spans more than half a century of modern history. Reminiscences by general douglas macarthur overdrive. Macarthur also includes a loose color photograph of general macarthur which may have been frontispiece. These pages show a man whose unique vantage point at the center of the stage enabled him to illuminate major controversies of our time, and whose views and ideas never before published in full are now bound to bring new and. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This book represents the personal recollections of a man who made history possibly the last important memoirs of the great leaders of world war ii. Considered merely as a writer attempting to persuade and move his readers, gen. Dec 09, 2019 summary of reminiscences by douglas macarthur part 1. Signed limited first edition of macarthurs autobiography. Review of reminiscences by douglas macarthur genz conservative. His dismissal by president truman and his unused plan for winning the war in korea.
Reminiscences written in his own hand and finished only weeks before his death, gen. Douglas macarthurs father, arthur macarthur, was a distinguished officer in the civil war and the american west. Signed limited first edition of macarthur s autobiography, number 444 of 1750 copies signed by him, an exceptional copy in the original slipcase and shipping box. From his earliest memories of riding with his father on the trail of geronimo, through his cadet years and then as an engineer officer in the philippines, as an infantry officer leading the rainbow division in france during wwi, his years as chief of staff under hoover and roosevelt and in setting up the defense of the philippines, macarthur emerges as a prose giant in comparison with. Douglas macarthur has 38 books on goodreads with 758 ratings. He was poised to command the invasion of japan in november 1945 but was instead instructed to accept their surrender on september 2, 1945. Douglas macarthurs most popular book is my life in baseball.
The general passed away before he could sign this special limited edition of copies. Reminiscences, general douglas macarthur, 1964 first edition. Apr 15, 2012 reminiscences by douglas macarthur, 9781557504838, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Written in his own hand and finished only weeks before his death, gen. One interesting thing about the book is apparent from a glance at the toc.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Foreword by sam sloan he was the greatest man who ever lived is the way that one military officer who served under general macarthur describes him. Reminiscences bluejacket books 9781557504838 by macarthur. Reminiscences general of the army douglas macarthur first. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Douglas macarthur his famous autobiography reminiscences paperback january 1, 1965 by douglas macarthur author. His vantage point at center stage during major controversies of the twentieth century enabled him to present unique views of the conflicts in which he played a vital role. Reminiscences douglas macarthur vintage 1965 by douglas. A military brat, douglas macarthur was born 26 january 1880, at little rock barracks, little rock, arkansas, to arthur macarthur jr. Reminiscences first edition signed douglas macarthur. General of the army douglas macarthur 26 january 1880 5 april 1964 was an american fivestar general and field marshal of the philippine army. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Summary written in his own hand, and finished only weeks before his death, reminiscences by general douglas macarthur spans. His vantage point at center stage during major controversies of the twentieth. These pages show a man whose unique vantage point at the center of the stage enabled hi. Military academy in 1903 and became an engineer officer.
Douglas macarthur reminiscences 1964 first edition general wwii korea. He first toured the orient as his fathers aide before serving as the aid to president theodore roosevelt. Douglas macarthur, general of the army douglas macarthur. Douglas macarthur books list of books by author douglas. See all books authored by douglas macarthur, including reminiscences, and the campaigns of macarthur in the pacific. His emphasis, however, is consistently on the fact that he is a mortal man with mortal passions and not the unreasoning egoist his critics have called him. Self adulation notwithstanding, this book gives us an insight into how douglas macarthur saw his role in the world.
180 657 66 1203 1585 715 1027 1283 1074 1524 1110 666 1304 1171 1201 1514 762 432 801 917 37 1398 897 555 1398 1454 598 275 1348 784 1104 290 1389 8 1177 1428