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Agent of Destiny : The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott by John S. D. Eisenhower (1999, Trade Paperback)

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Agent of Destiny : The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott, Paperback by Eisenhower, John S. D., ISBN 0806131284, ISBN-13 9780806131283, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A reprint of a work originally published in 1997 by The Free Press. Eisenhower, a retired Brigadier General and former . Ambassador to Belgium, explores the military, diplomatic, and political life of the hero of the War of 1812, the conqueror of Mexico in the Mexican-American War, and Lincoln's top soldier during the first six months of the Civil War. He details Scott's role in shaping the . army into a disciplined force, as well as his political failure, court-martials, and disputes with fellow officers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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The hero of the War of 1812, the conqueror of Mexico City in the Mexican-American War, and Abraham Lincoln's top soldier during the first six months of the Civil War, General Winfield Scott was a seminal force in the early expansion and consolidation of the American republic. John S. D. Eisenhower explores how Scott, who served under fourteen presidents, played a leading role in the development of the United States Army from a tiny, loosely organized, politics-dominated establishment to a disciplined professional force capable of effective and sustained campaigning.

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Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN-10
0806131284
ISBN-13
9780806131283
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Book Title
Agent of Destiny : the Life and Times of General Winfield Scott
Author
John S. D. Eisenhower
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / United States, Military
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
496 Pages

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9.2in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz

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E403.1.S4e5 1999
Lccn
98-045429
Dewey Decimal
355/.0092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by bhbutlerJul 04, 2010
Agent of Destiny by John S.D. Eisenhower
The hero of the War of 1812, the conqueror of Mexico City in the War with Mexico, and Abraham Lincoln's senior General at the beginning of the Civil War, General Winfield Scott was a strong force in the early expansion and development of the United States. John S. D. Eisenhower describes how Scott, who served fourteen presidents, played a leading role in the early development of the U.S. Army. During Scott’s tenure the Army evolved from a tiny, loosely organized, politics-dominated establishment to a disciplined professional force capable of effective and sustained campaigning. Described as the hero of two major wars and a diplomat who prevented three others, Scott was also troubled by political failure, three court-martials, and bitter disputes with fellow officers. Although sometimes vain and pompous according to the book, Scott was also generous, and fair. Most importantly Scott the disciplinarian always looked out for the welfare of his soldiers. In nonmilitary matters though, his tendency to be argumentative and his non-politically correct nature made him less successful in the eyes of the public and the writers of popular history. Regardless of all this though Scott is generally considered the greatest American general from the era of George Washington to the era of Ulysses S. Grant. From the War of 1812 until the Civil War, Scott served his country faithfully and soundly always relishing the hero’s role. The book “Agent of Destiny” captures this period, and the General’s impact on this period extremely well.Read full review

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