The Eisenhower Chronicles

De: M.B. Zucker, Historium Press

Narrado por: Cory Cunningham

Duración: 20 h y 20 m

Resumen del Editor

A Five-Star Book about a Five-Star General

In 1938 he was a lieutenant colonel stationed in the Philippines; by 1945 the world proclaimed him its savior. From leading the forces of liberal democracy against history's most evil tyrant to the presidency, Dwight D. Eisenhower fought for and kept the peace during the most dangerous era in history.

The Eisenhower Chronicles dramatizes Ike's life, portraying his epic journey from unknown soldier to global hero as only a novel could. He is shown working with icons such as FDR, Winston Churchill, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and confronting challenges like D-Day, the Little Rock Crisis, and Sputnik.

Eisenhower's legacy is grounded in defending the world from fascism, communism, and nuclear weapons. This novel shows how he accomplished it all and takes listeners into his mind and soul, grounding the history in the man who made it.

©2020 M. B. Zucker (P)2023 M. B. Zucker

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"An ambitious novel that illuminates the complexity of one of the great figures of the twentieth century. Ike's homespun manner concealed a remarkably skilled, at times Machiavellian, leader who guided the nation through perilous times. M.B. Zucker brings us inside Eisenhower's world as he wrestles with a series of decisions affecting the survival of free government and the fate of humanity. This is a fun, fast-paced, informative read that captures the man and his times. Highly recommended." (Stephen F. Knott, Professor of National Security at the Naval War College and author of Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America)

"A most important aspect of M. B. Zucker's The Eisenhower Chronicles is that it dispels at least two myths about Ike's presidency: that it was but an appendage to his illustrious military career; and, that Eisenhower was more prone to react to events rather than shape them. In a lively and innovative style, Zucker shows his readers how Ike managed the Cold War during its most dangerous period and helped make his country a more fair and just society at home. A must read for anyone interested in mid-20th century America." (Alvin S. Felzenberg, presidential historian and author of The Leaders We Deserved and a Few We Didn't)

"Zucker's achievement is monumental. In a fast-paced narrative, he captures Dwight D. Eisenhower with mastery and precision-his thoughts, emotions, decisions, and actions. The smooth prose and rich detail put the reader right there with Ike at every step of his military career and presidency, with an accurate and compelling rendering. This is historical fiction at its best." (Yanek Mieczkowski, presidential historian and author of Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige)

Great history novel with very entertaining dialogue.

This book was very well written. It’s a combination of fictional dialog intertwined with non fictional history. MB Zucker must have done a huge amount of research on such in depth topics. He does an excellent job with the fictional dialog. He makes you feel like you’re right there, seeing these scenes with your own eyes. MB Is a very talented young writer and I look forward to seeing his future work.

An Excellent Eisenhower Novel!

Few people in the world know more about Dwight Eisenhower than author Michael Zucker. With The Eisenhower Chronicles, Zucker takes us on a trip through Eisenhower’s life, focusing on the last thirty years of Eisenhower’s life. The attention to detail is superb as we follow Ike up the military ladder to the position of Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WWII. We read about his contemporaries as well as his subordinates during the war and later during his presidency, as Zucker builds a narrative where we learn what motivated Eisenhower during his generalship and his time as President. This book is strongly recommended for anyone that loves history, the study of politics, or just a good read.

Refreshing perspective

Tired of LBJ revisionism that makes it seem like Republicans were evil and Democrats were good? This fictional narrative reverses the consensus and asserts that “middle path” Republicans were (and are?) the glue keeping the US, and world, together.

I could not put it down.

This is by far the best historical fiction novel I have ever read. I felt like I was right next to Ike throughout the entire story. Zucker does a great job going in depth without dragging on with the boring stuff like other historical authors. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in American history, especially presidential history.