Synopses & Reviews
In George C. Marshall: Servant of the American Nation, a talented cast of historians and social scientists provide fresh insights and perspectives into the exceptional life of a distinguished American soldier-statesman. Marshalls extraordinary career in the first half of the twentieth century paralleled the emergence of the United States as a global power. Indeed, this great servant leader contributed substantively to almost every important event and issue comprising that rise to power. The essays collected here are organized around the major roles assumed by Marshall over those five decades and provide an unusually balanced look at the key issues of the era. As a result, they also shed important light on the legacy of his enigmatic commander in chief, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Review
“These illuminating and well-written essays review George C. Marshalls remarkable record as soldier, statesman, and leader in the first half of the ‘American Century. The results provide nuanced and wise insight into the character and service of one of Americas greatest and most selfless public servants.”—Lt. General (Retired) Brent Scowcroft, National Security Advisor to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush and president of the Scowcroft Group
“George C. Marshall was Americas Pericles. By rendering the man in full, this splendidly perceptive collection of essays renews our appreciation of Marshalls matchless legacy as soldier, statesman, and exemplar of civic virtue.”—Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: Americas Path to Permanent War
“George C. Marshall was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. This collected volume shows us why. Covering different aspects of Marshalls legacy, this book helps assure that his great example will be advanced in an era that sorely needs such a role model.”—Susan Eisenhower, president of the Eisenhower Group and chair of the Eisenhower Institutes Leadership and Public Policy Programs
Synopsis
Bringing together a who's who of Marshall scholars, this volume examines the major roles assumed by Marshall over his five-decade career - soldier; statesman and peacemaker; and leader and manager - to illuminate key issues and themes surrounding the man and his era.
Synopsis
As historian and biographer Mark Stoler has observed, the extraordinary career of George C. Marshall in the first half of the twentieth century paralleled the emergence of the United States as a great power. Indeed, this great servant-leader contributed substantively to virtually every important event and issue comprising that ascendance. Bringing together a whos who of Marshall scholars, this volume examines the major roles assumed by Marshall over his five-decade careerSoldier; Statesman and Peacemaker; and Leader and Managerto illuminate key issues and themes surrounding the man and his era.
About the Author
Charles F. Brower is a Professor of International Studies and History at Virginia Military Institute, where he teaches courses in American foreign policy and national security and holds the Henry King Burgwyn Chair in Military History.