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by J. Furman Daniel (Author)
General George S. Patton Jr. is one of the most successful yet misunderstood figures in American military history. Despite the many books and articles written about him, none considers in depth how his love of history shaped the course of his life. In this thematic biography, Furman Daniel traces Patton's obsession with history and argues that it informed and contributed to many of his successes, both on and off the battlefield.
Patton deliberately cultivated the image of himself as a warrior from ages past; the more interesting truth is that he was an exceptionally dedicated student of history. He was a hard worker and voracious reader who gave a great deal of thought to how military history might inform his endeavors. Most scholars have overlooked this element of Patton's character, which Daniel argues is essential to understanding the man's genius.Author Biography
J. Furman Daniel III, associate professor of political science at Concordia University Chicago, is author of 21st Century Patton: Strategic Insights for the Modern Era; The First Space War: How Patterns of History and Principles of STEM Will Shape Its Form; and Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint: The Remarkable Year that Made Winston Churchill.
