New York: Penguin Books, 1988. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5x0x7. First printing. Pages toned. 1988 Trade Paperback. 368 pp. Includes 16 pages of photos. "In this incisive analysis of generals, John Keegan examines the meaning of heroism as represented by Alexander the Great, Wellington, Grant, and Hitler, and argues that generalship, like warfare itself, is a cultural activity that has, through the years, required a change in the very nature of leadership.

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John Keegan’s brilliant look at the meaning of leadership In The Mask of Command, John Keegan asks us to consider questions that are seldom asked: What is the definition of leadership? What makes a great military leader? Why is it that men, indeed sometimes entire nations, follow a single leader, often to victory, but with equal dedication also to defeat? Dozens of names come to mind...Napoleon, Lee, Charlemagne, Hannibal, Castro, Hussein. From a wide array, Keegan chooses four commanders who profoundly influenced the course of history: Alexander the Great, the Duke of Wellington, Ulysses S. Grant and Adolph Hitler. All powerful leaders, each cast in a different mold, each with diverse results. “The best military historian of our generation.” –Tom Clancy “A brilliant treatise on the essence of military leadership.” –The Philadelphia Inquirer “Fascinating and enlightening… marked by great intellectual liveliness… Mr. Keegan knows how to bring fighting alive on the page.” –The New York Times

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Librería: Yesterday's Muse Books (US)
Inventario del vendedor #: 2332493
Título: The Mask of Command
Autor: Keegan, John
Formato/Encuadernación: Trade Paperback
Estado del libro: Usado - Muy bueno
Cantidad disponible: 1
Edición: 1st Printing
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 0140114068
ISBN 13: 9780140114065
Editorial: Penguin Books
Lugar de publicación: New York
Fecha de publicación: 1988
Tamaño: 5x0x7
Palabras clave: MILITARY BATTLE COMMAND HISTORY BIOGRAPHY
X weight: 10 oz

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