Tuchman, Barbara W.
March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349106748
- author:
- Tuchman, Barbara W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 4 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History of specific subjects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam A sweeping narrative that spans thirty centuries, exploring the paradox of governments pursuing policies that are fundamentally against their own interests. Barbara Tuchman's masterful work brings to life the dramatic events that have shaped the course of history, from the fall of Troy to the catastrophic involvement in Vietnam. Through a profound and poignant examination of folly's hallmark in government, Tuchman sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of human decision-making. This is a work of breathtaking scope, originality, and vision, representing the writing of Barbara Tuchman at its finest. With its profound relevance to our own times, The March of Folly is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, politics, and the human condition.
Related Products
Related Products
Steinbeck in Vietnam: Dispatches from the War
Thomas E. Barden
Cat from Hue, The: A Vietnam War Story
Laurence, John
Tales from the Folly: A Rivers of London Short Story Collection
Aaronovitch, Ben
The Brooklyn Follies
Auster, Paul
Plowman's Folly
Faulkner, Edward