Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
ISBN 13 | 9780345308238 |
ISBN 10 | 345308239 |
Author | Barbara W. Tuchman |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | From Troy To Vietnam |
Book Description | Examines the irrationalities of governments through analysis of four crises of history--the fall of Troy, the Renaissance popes' provocation of the Protestant Reformation, Britain's loss of the American colonies, and America's involvement in Vietnam. |
About the Author | Barbara W. Tuchman (1912-1989) achieved prominence as a historian with The Zimmermann Telegram and international fame with The Guns of August--a huge bestseller and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Her other works include Bible and Sword, The Proud Tower, Stilwell and the American Experience in China (for which Tuchman was awarded a second Pulitzer Prize), Notes from China, A Distant Mirror, Practicing History, The March of Folly, and The First Salute. Read more |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 34309 |
Number of Pages | 447 |
The March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam Paperback English by Barbara W. Tuchman - 34309