Patton's Shadow: The Making of a Hero in Modern Memory by Nathan C. Jones Paperb

Description: Patton's Shadow by Nathan C. Jones Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An engrossing account of the myth and legend of George S. Patton and what his reputation illuminates about American culture and hero worship. Jones traces how the persona of Patton, a brash and brilliant general in the European theater of World War II, transcended an individual man and became a cultural icon and byword for triumphal American might. Publisher Description An engrossing account of the myth and legend of George S. Patton and what his reputation illuminates about American culture and hero worshipPattons Shadow by Nathan C. Jones, a leading authority on George S. Patton, offers a definitive account of the creation of the Patton legend and what it illuminates about American culture and the worship of heroes. Jones traces how the persona of Patton, a brash and brilliant general in the European theater of World War II, transcended the individual man and became a cultural icon and byword for triumphal American might. Patton was a hero lionized and celebrated in his own time. Patton as well as the US Army cultivated his persona during and after the war. His image was used to promote patriotism, commercial goods, and military recruitment. The 1970 Academy Award–winning film starring George C. Scott cemented his iconic image for millions of Americans, further embellishing Pattons persona and introducing him to entirely new generations of young Americans. Pattons Shadow is an intellectually omnivorous tour de force that draws on ideas about heroes from sources as timeless as ancient mythology and as contemporary as Abraham Maslow, Max Weber, and Carl Jung. Jones artfully locates the honored altar that heroes occupy in the human heart and then answers insightful questions about what Americas embrace of Patton in particular as a military hero illuminates about the United States, about Pattons generation, and about our own. Joness engrossing work will fascinate readers interested in American history, military history, and the psychology of heroism. Author Biography Nathan C. Jones served as director, interim director, and curator at The General George Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Kentucky from 2010–2022. He is coauthor of Selecting and Training Army Officers for World War I and PostWar Years 1900–1935. Details ISBN 0817361561 ISBN-13 9780817361563 Title Patton's Shadow Author Nathan C. Jones Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 328 Publisher The University of Alabama Press GE_Item_ID:168409972; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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