Homer Lea: American Soldier of Fortune

More importantly, what was the power of his intellect and convictions, as expressed in his writings and presentation, that impressed and influenced both U.S. and foreign decision makers? I read his books in our library at home when I was young and was fascinated by bis story; but, more significantly...

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Published in:Air Power History 2011, Vol.58 (3), p.57-57
Main Author: O'Sullivan, Curtis H.
Format: Review
Language:English
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Lea, Homer
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Summary:More importantly, what was the power of his intellect and convictions, as expressed in his writings and presentation, that impressed and influenced both U.S. and foreign decision makers? I read his books in our library at home when I was young and was fascinated by bis story; but, more significantly, I became aware that he was a respected advocate of policy, much as Emory Upton and Alfred Mahan also were in the rnilitary field, and Henry George, Frank Norris, and Jack London were in their realms. In August 1900, Lea was appointed a lieutenant general in the Chinese Reform Army of the Pao Huang Hui, a revolutionary movement with a would-be government abroad rather than a functioning one at home with diplomatic recognition.
ISSN:1044-016X