Geoffrey Perret is an English author who writes about American history. His work focuses primarily upon the political dynamics that influence strategic and tactical military decisions, as well as broader political themes. He has published over thirteen books dealing with a variety of topics such as the US Presidency, including several biographies of iconic Presidents such as John F. Kennedy and Ulysses S. Grant; leading American military commanders such as Douglas MacArthur; and pivotal American military engagements. He also has had one novel, "Executive Privilege" published.

Geoffrey Perret
Born
[Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom]
Academic work
Main interestsU.S. history
InfluencedKingston upon

His earlier works use the spelling "Perrett" for his last name.

Education

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After serving in the US Army for three years, Perret studied at Long Beach City College and then obtained his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from the University of Southern California in 1967. He was also elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He obtained his postgraduate degree from Harvard University in 1969 and then studied law at the University of California at Berkeley.[1]

Selected publications

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Title Year ISBN Publisher Subject matter Interviews, presentations, and reviews Comments
America in the Twenties: A History 1982 ISBN 9780671251079 Simon and Schuster New York Times review by Michiko Kakutani, August 12, 1982
Days of Sadness, Years of Triumph: The American People, 1939-1945 1985 ISBN 9780299103941 University of Wisconsin Press
A Country Made by War: From the Revolution to Vietnam: the Story of America's Rise to Power 1989 ISBN 9780394553986 Random House
There's a War to Be Won: The United States Army in World War II 1991 ISBN 9780394578316 Random House Military history of the United States during World War II
Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II 1993 ISBN 9780679404644 Random House Military history of the United States during World War II
Old Soldiers Never Die: The Life of Douglas MacArthur 1996 ISBN 9780679428824 Random House Douglas MacArthur
Ulysses S. Grant: Soldier & President 1997 ISBN 9780679447665 Random House Ulysses S. Grant Booknotes interview with Perret on Ulysses S. Grant, October 12, 1997, C-SPAN
Eisenhower 1999 ISBN 9780375500466 Random House Dwight Eisenhower Presentation by Perret on Eisenhower, November 1, 1999, C-SPAN
Webcast Panel on U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower with Carlo D'Este at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library on October 23, 2003
Jack: A Life Like No Other 2001 ISBN 9780375503634 Random House John F. Kennedy Presentation by Perret on Jack: A Life Like No Other, December 7, 2001, C-SPAN
Lincoln's War: The Untold Story of America's Greatest President As Commander in Chief 2004 ISBN 9780375507380 Random House Presidency of Abraham Lincoln Presentation by Perret on Lincoln's War, June 2, 2004, C-SPAN
Webcast Interview on Lincoln's War: The Untold Story of America's Greatest President as Commander in Chief at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library on June 2, 2004
Commander in Chief: How Truman, Johnson, and Bush Turned a Presidential Power into a Threat to America's Future 2007 ISBN 9780374102173 Farrar, Straus and Giroux Presentation by Perret on Commander in Chief, April 16, 2007, C-SPAN

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