Eisenhower: Soldier, General of the
Army, President-Elect, 1890-1952 by
Stephen E. Ambrose
Outstanding Historical Work On The 34Th President
Dwight Eisenhower was not exactly born into poverty, but the familys
circumstances were at least austere. He was one of seven children; his
father, a railway worker. But the family was strong and unified, the
youngsters energetic and ambitious. Ike made it to West Point, where he
excelled in sports. He was a natural leader. But it was at Leavenworth
years later, as a student at the war college, that his intellectual talent
showed itself. He graduated first in his class. The author draws in a
wealth of previously unpublished information to give us this beautiful
portrait. As a result Eisenhower emerges as complex, one who as the
author states, . . .was a good and great man.
Personal Review: Eisenhower: Soldier, General of the Army,
President-Elect, 1890-1952 by Stephen E. Ambrose

After reading Ambrose's so-so history of the transcontinental railroad, I
was admittedly looking at reading this book with low expectations.
Fortunately, this book is far superior to Ambrose's more recent
work.Ambrose does a great job at showing what Eisenhower was like prior
to his election as President. Although a generally affectionate work,
Ambrose also points out the flaws in the man. The book shows the value
of hard work and intelligence, as Ike was essentially a self-made man who
got where he was without any special family or friend connections.This
book also depicts the dangers of politics. As Eisenhower gets more
involved in the political arena, he becomes a less admirable person,
succumbing to the hypocrisy that seems inherent in that field. This is a
well-written portrait of one of the more significant people of the last
century. I look forward to reading the second volume and learning more
about Eisenhower the President.
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