Bringing together a who's who of Marshall scholars, this volume examines the major roles assumed by Marshall over his five-decade career - soldier; statesman and peacemaker; and leader and manager - to illuminate key issues and themes surrounding the man and his era.

"These illuminating and well-written essays review George C. Marshall s remarkable record as soldier, statesman, and leader in the first half of the American Century. The results provide nuanced and wise insight into the character and service of one of America s greatest and most selfless public servants." - Lt. General (Retired) Brent Scowcroft, National Security Advisor to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush and president of the Scowcroft Group

"George C. Marshall was America s Pericles. By rendering the man in full, this splendidly perceptive collection of essays renews our appreciation of Marshall s matchless legacy as soldier, statesman, and exemplar of civic virtue." - Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: America s Path to Permanent War

"George C. Marshall was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. This collected volume shows us why. Covering different aspects of Marshall s legacy, this book helps assure that his great example will be advanced in an era that sorely needs such a role model." - Susan Eisenhower, president of the Eisenhower Group and chair of the Eisenhower Institute s Leadership and Public Policy Programs

Autorentext
CHARLES F. BROWER Professor of History and International Relations at Virginia Military Institute, USA, where he teaches courses in American foreign policy and national security and holds the Henry King Burgwyn Chair in Military History.

Inhalt
Introduction: Servant of the American Nation; C.F.Brower Keynote Address: The Mind of Marshall; J.Bunting III PART I: MARSHALL AS SOLDIER Marshall and the Emergence of a New Generation of Leaders; E.M.Coffman Marshall as Grand Strategist; P.L.Miles Marshall, Education, and Leadership; W.Murray PART II: MARSHALL AS STATESMAN AND PEACEMAKER The Marshall Plan and American Modesty; N.Mills Fighting the Problem: George C. Marshall and Korea; J.I.Matray Undervalued Legacy: Marshall's Mission to China; B.Machado PART III: MARSHALL AS LEADER AND MANAGER The Marshall Leadership Model and the Prospect of Administrative Heroism; G.Pops Achieving Victory through Strategic Management and Leadership; S.W.Husted Demon of Integrity; C.F.Brower Concluding Address: The Marshall Legacy; M.A.Stoler