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'''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. |
'''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. |
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His earlier works use the spelling "Perrett" for his last name. |
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==Selected publications== |
==Selected publications== |
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* [https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/authorpage/geoffrey-perret.html ''Publishers Weekly'' reviews of books by Perret] |
* [https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/authorpage/geoffrey-perret.html ''Publishers Weekly'' reviews of books by Perret] |
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[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:07, 24 August 2023
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Geoffrey Perret | |
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| Born | [Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom] |
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| Main interests | U.S. history |
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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.
His earlier works use the spelling "Perrett" for his last name.
Education
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Geoffrey Perret Author biography from Random House
- "Campaigning for History" Archived New York Times articles related to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
- Publishers Weekly reviews of books by Perret
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Geoffrey Perret at IMDb
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- Living people
- American expatriates in the United Kingdom
- Harvard University alumni
- American male writers
- University of Southern California alumni
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- Military personnel from Kingston upon Hull
- United States Army soldiers
- 20th-century United States Army personnel
- American writer stubs