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In this admiring and enormously readable revision/condensation of his acclaimed two-volume biography, published in 1983 and 1984, Ambrose reminds us that this "great and good man" was the most successful general of the greatest war ever fought and the only president of this century to preside over eight years of peace and prosperity. Tracing Eisenhower's family background, education, military and political careers, and influence as elder statesman, the author chronicles Eisenhower's triumphs and failures and at the same time provides a vivid picture of the off-duty Ike. As Allied Supreme Commander, he is revealed once again as a coalition leader of extraordinary ability (and "an intensely alive human being who enjoyed his job immensely"). As our 34th president, he was a statesman who guided the free world through one of the most dangerous decades of the Cold War. Ambrose argues that Eisenhower has much to say to us today on such fundamental issues as national defense, arms expenditures, the importance of a balanced budget and the desirability of a United States of Europe with an all-European army. This is the definitive one-volume biography of Eisenhower.
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Stephen E. Ambrose draws upon extensive sources, an unprecedented degree of scholarship, and numerous interviews with Eisenhower himself to offer the fullest, richest, most objective rendering yet of the soldier who became president. He gives us a masterly account of the European war theater and Eisenhower's magnificent leadership as Allied Supreme Commander. Ambrose's recounting of Eisenhower's presidency, the first of the Cold War, brings to life a man and a country struggling with issues as diverse as civil rights, atomic weapons, communism, and a new global role.

Along the way, Ambrose follows the 34th President's relations with the people closest to him, most of all Mamie, his son John, and Kay Summersby, as well as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Harry Truman, Nixon, Dulles, Khrushchev, Joe McCarthy, and indeed, all the American and world leaders of his time. This superb interpretation of Eisenhower's life confirms Stephen Ambrose's position as one of our finest historians. --Ce texte provient de la Paperback édition.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 The definitive work on Eisenhower, Jui 17 2004
Par A. Staggers (North Carolina) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Eisenhower: Soldier and President (Paperback)
If you are only going to read one biography about Eisenhower, this one-volume version by Stephen Ambrose is the one to choose. Ambrose exhibits his deep and comprehensive knowledge of his subject and in the process provides the reader with with a real sense of Eisenhower.

While Ambrose does highlight Ike's shortcomings where appropriate, there is no doubt that he had a deep admiration for his subject. This admiration leads him to write the book from a certain perspective - not necessarily biased, but certainly favorably disposed. If you are looking for a different take on Ike (albeit narrowly focused on his relationship with Truman) read David McCullough's Truman.

Overall, this a solid book from a great author.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 good favorable bio of ike, Déc 30 2003
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This review is from: Eisenhower: Soldier and President (Paperback)
I very much enjoyed this book. Ambrose went over Ike's life in good detail. I learned alot about the man and also about his military career and his political background.
I was most interested about his presidency and I feel like Ambrose did give me a very good idea of how Ike came to his decisions and also how Ike formed his beliefs.
I do think that this was a very favorable bio of Ike.
Ambrose seemed to not want to really find fault with Ike on any of the issues except for his stance on civil rights.
I also do not agree that Ike is one of the greatest presidents of the 20th century along with Wilson and the two Roosevelts as Ambose said.
I would say that the best presidents of the 20th century were the two Roosevelts, Truman,and Reagan.
I would rank Ike as a good president but not a great president.
Thus I feel this biography of Ike is the best out there and will teach you alot about the man and his policies but that I would not agree with the positive assessment of Ambrose of Ike in many areas.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 The best book on Ike, Sep 25 2003
Par Seth J. Frantzman (Jerusalem, Israel) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Eisenhower: Soldier and President (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book, easy to read and very inspiring. Ike was a qunitesential american from the midwest who rose to the pinnacle of american power. Among the excellent insights in this book you will find:
1) Details of Ike's creation of the Highway system, he had learned first hand that americas roads were unexceptable in the 20s.
2) Ikes decision at Nromandy, where he penned a note in case of disaster.
3) Ike's simple manners and soldierly conduct. The quiet demeanor that held the alliance together.
4) Ike's term as president where he ended the Korean war, and created a policy of intervening to stop communism(Eisenhower doctrin).

The BEST book on Ike, a wonderful account. Clearly the best book on Ike ever written. Ambrose brings his superior prose to this volume.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 A better general than president.
But he was ok as president realizing than in his own sphere of influence you have more power as general than president. Read more
Publié le Jui 30 2003 par JOHN GODFREY

5.0étoiles sur 5 A True Leader at America's Calling
Stephen Ambrose's portrayal of Eisenhower as both soldier and president is a grand tribute to one of America's greatest war and peacetime leaders. Read more
Publié le Avril 20 2002 par Andy Olen

4.0étoiles sur 5 Not bad, but try the two-volume set
I admit that I have a great admiration of arguably America's best World War II historian, but the condensed version didn't go in depth as much as I would have liked. Read more
Publié le Janv. 17 2002 par R.J. Corby

4.0étoiles sur 5 Well-written Ike bio
You can tell that Stephen Ambrose truly likes and admires his subject, Dwight Eisenhower, yet he's able to present a very balanced sketch of the 34th President in... Read more
Publié le Janv. 15 2002 par kelly6228

3.0étoiles sur 5 Good book, interesting read, But Very Bias and Forgiving...
The book was good, but Ambrose seems to skip around the timeline within chapters which makes some confusion. Read more
Publié le Janv. 3 2002 par Michael R. Henke

5.0étoiles sur 5 Absorbing and Balanced Account
I admit a favorable bias toward anything Ambrose writes. True to form, this biogrpahy is meticulously researched and detailed. Read more
Publié le Jui 26 2001 par Jay

5.0étoiles sur 5 What an amazing American!
The beginning is the beginning of any average American biography. Born in the small town of Abilene, Kansas, raised by a warm family, and decides to attend West Point. Read more
Publié le Jui 19 2001 par Brian

4.0étoiles sur 5 Biased, but wonderfully readable
Ambrose edited the Eisenhower Papers project for many years and finally turned his talents on writing a large-scale biography of Ike. Read more
Publié le Aoû 5 2000 par Candace Scott

4.0étoiles sur 5 A nice condensed edition of a remarkable life
Dwight Eisenhower is one of the great American historical figures of the 20th century. Stephen Ambrose - one of Ike's primary biographers - is one of the great American historians... Read more
Publié le Jui 4 2000 par Jon Eric Davidson

5.0étoiles sur 5 Ambrose's labor of love
Dwight Eisenhower helped make Stephen Ambrose's career as a historian after reading the author's biography of the obscure Henry Halleck. Read more
Publié le Mai 22 2000 par Brian D. Rubendall

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