Eisenhower, Paul Johnson
Eisenhower, Paul Johnson
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Eisenhower
A Life

Author: Paul Johnson

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Unabridged: 4 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/04/2014

Synopsis

Acclaimed historian Paul Johnson's lively, succinct biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower explores how his legacy endures today. In the rousing style he's famous for, celebrated historian Paul Johnson offers a fascinating biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, focusing particularly on his years as a five-star general and his two terms as president of the United States. Johnson chronicles Ike's modest childhood in Kansas, his college years at West Point, and his rapid ascent through the military ranks, culminating in his appointment as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II. Johnson then paints a rich portrait of Ike's presidency, exploring his volatile relationship with Vice President Nixon, his abhorrence of isolationism, and his position on the cold war, McCarthyism, and the civil rights movement. Many elements of Eisenhower's presidency speak to American politics today, including his ability to balance the budget, his skill in managing an oppositional Congress, and his warnings about the military-industrial complex. This brief yet comprehensive portrait will appeal to biography lovers as well as to enthusiasts of presidential history and military history alike.

About Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and The Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scott on May 10, 2015

Another book by Paul Johnson the master of biographies in a nut-shell. I read this book shortly after finishing Churchill also by Johnson. Like Churchill, this book was a quick read full of fast facts and a light amount of editorial by the author. Johnson's picture of Eisenhower is very straightforw......more

Goodreads review by Tom on January 27, 2018

This short book is a good starting point to understand Eisenhower. It's obvious that Johnson is a fan so you get the hero parts largely and then a defense of what is considered Ike's weaker ideas and decisions. Johnson wants you to know that Eisenhower was a brilliant man in strategy and in people.......more

Goodreads review by Victor on May 28, 2022

Some funny quotes for fans of funny historical quotes, but not enough signposting of what year it is for casuals. It is pretty one sided.......more

Goodreads review by J.D. on February 16, 2024

Goodreads comments regarding this book and other books by Paul Johnson tend to be rated a little below four stars and say things like, “A short book, a good introduction to _______.” I agree, it was very short and cursory, especially after having just finished 900 page biographies on Napoleon and Ph......more

Goodreads review by Carlos on January 29, 2025

A magnificent account of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the USA and architect of operation Overlord that would culminate with the fall of the nazi regime and pave the way for he’s future election as president of the USA. The book is very well written but a bit biased, nevertheless is qui......more

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