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by Stephen E. Ambrose (Author) "HE WAS BORN on October 14, 1890, in a small rented frame house, not much more than a shack, beside the railroad tracks in Denison,..." (more)
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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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Publishers WeeklyThe definitive one-volume biography of Eisenhower.

Robert J. DonovanThe best book to date on its subject....Of Eisenhower's high rank on thelist of presidents there can he little doubt.

John KeeganA magnificent biography.

James MacGregor BumsFascinating....An important case study in military and political leadership.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The definitive work on Eisenhower, Jun 17 2004
By A. Staggers (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars good favorable bio of ike, Dec 30 2003
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Ike, Sep 25 2003
By Seth J. Frantzman (Jerusalem, Israel) - See all my reviews
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jun 30 2003 by JOHN GODFREY

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on April 20 2002 by Andy Olen

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jan 17 2002 by R.J. Corby

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jan 15 2002 by kelly6228

3.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jan 3 2002 by Michael R. Henke

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jun 26 2001 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jun 19 2001 by Brian

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Aug 5 2000 by Candace Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on Jun 4 2000 by Jon Eric Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on May 22 2000 by Brian D. Rubendall

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