American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964

William Manchester. Stated first edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1978. Unclipped dust jacket in Very Good condition. With some chipping and three small holes on the spine. Kacket design by the great Paul Bacon. Hardcover is in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in the book, 793 pp. 

This is a stated first edition of William Manchester’s acclaimed biography American Caesar, one of the definitive works on the life of General Douglas MacArthur. Known for his sweeping narrative style and meticulous research, Manchester delivers a foundational text in modern American military and political history.

This copy features the original, unclipped dust jacket with the striking cover design by legendary designer Paul Bacon. The jacket is in Very Good condition, showing expected light chipping and three small holes on the spine, but remains highly presentable. The hardcover is Very Good+, clean and tight, with no writing or markings found inside.

Perfect for collectors of:

• 20th-century history

• Military biography

• Presidential-era nonfiction

• Paul Bacon jacket designs

• Modern first editions

A solid collector-grade copy of a major historical biography.