Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. For many historians; his memoirs of this eventful period of U.S. history have become the single most important record of the war. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as Eisenhower planned and lived it. Through his eyes; the enormous scope and drama of the war―strategy; battles; moments of fateful decision―become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory.Yet this is also a warm and richly human account. Ike recalls the long months of waiting; planning; and working toward victory in Europe. His personal record of the tense first hours after he had issued the order to attack―and there was no turning back―leaves no doubt of Eisenhower's travail and reveals this great man in ways that no biographer has ever surpassed.
#838413 in Books Cornell University Press 2011-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.03 x 1.30 x 7.11l; 1.95 #File Name: 080147681X424 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Got it for class; not selling it backBy flormcubedThe selection of political texts is vast and varies from other political philosophy books. Each new text is provided with a brief history of the author and what lead to the text being written. I do have to praise the introduction of this book. I find that it is one that should not be skipped over. It provides a brief but detailed background to the texts you soon are too read.I purchased the book as a requirement for a political theory class and for what it cost I had planned to sell it back after I was done. After reading it my mindset changed. It is a book you want to have in your personal library.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good content; but lacking in qualityBy J. WillThis sourcebook provides a great overview of the major players in Medieval political philosophy from the three major religions. Each translation includes a bibliography for further reading. It includes some of the only English translations I've been able to find for Al Farabi. Unfortunately; the book itself could have been higher quality. The pages started falling out shortly after I began using it. A friend who also bought the book from reported the same thing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy C C YUgood and fast
