9780548058589

Bliss, Peacemaker

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780548058589

Hardcover|9780548058589


Overview

""Bliss, Peacemaker: The Life and Letters of General Tasker Howard Bliss"" by Frederick Palmer is a comprehensive biography of Tasker Howard Bliss, a prominent American military figure and diplomat who served in various high-ranking positions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Bliss's life, from his early years as a cadet at West Point to his service in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and as the US representative to the League of Nations. The author draws extensively from Bliss's personal letters and diaries to provide insight into his character, beliefs, and motivations. Through these sources, readers gain a deeper understanding of Bliss's commitment to promoting peace and diplomacy, as well as his leadership style and strategic thinking. The book also explores Bliss's relationships with other notable figures of his time, including Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and General John J. Pershing. It delves into the political and social contexts in which Bliss operated, shedding light on the challenges he faced as a military leader and diplomat during a time of significant global upheaval. Overall, ""Bliss, Peacemaker"" offers a fascinating and nuanced portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history, shedding light on his contributions to military strategy, international relations, and the pursuit of peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

ISBN-13

9780548058589

ISBN-10

054805858X

Weight

2.05 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 1.31 x 9.00 In

List Price

$55.95

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

520 pages

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Published On

2007-07-01



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