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A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower

ISBN: 978-0-470-65521-4

April 2017

Wiley-Blackwell

592 pages

Description
A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower brings new depth to the historiography of this significant and complex figure, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of both the man and era.
  • Thoughtfully incorporates new and significant literature on Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • Thoroughly examines both the Eisenhower era and the man himself, broadening the historical scope by which Eisenhower is understood and interpreted
  • Presents a complete picture of Eisenhower’s many roles in historical context: the individual, general, president, politician, and citizen
  • This Companion is the ideal starting point for anyone researching America during the Eisenhower years and an invaluable guide for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in history, political science, and policy studies
  • Meticulously edited by a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency with chapters by international experts on political, international, social, and cultural history
About the Author

Chester J. Pach is a faculty member in the History Department at Ohio University. He is a preeminent historian in the field of U.S. foreign relations and a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency. Pach is the author of The Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower (rev. ed.); Arming the Free World: The Origins of the United States Military Assistance Program, 1945-1950; and The Johnson Years. He continues to update the section on Eisenhower's foreign policy for the online version of American Foreign Relations Since 1600: A Guide to the Literature.