The March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This monumental work of historical non-fiction chronicles instances throughout history where governments and leaders pursued policies demonstrably contrary to their own self-interest. It presents a compelling, meticulously researched argument with an academic yet accessible tone, illustrating this phenomenon through detailed case studies. From the legendary Trojan War to the complexities of the Vietnam War, the narrative uncovers the recurring patterns of human folly in leadership. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam offers profound insights into political decision-making across centuries, standing as a powerful examination of historical misjudgment and its enduring consequences.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This monumental work of historical non-fiction chronicles instances throughout history where governments and leaders pursued policies demonstrably contrary to their own self-interest. It presents a compelling, meticulously researched argument with an academic yet accessible tone, illustrating this phenomenon through detailed case studies. From the legendary Trojan War to the complexities of the Vietnam War, the narrative uncovers the recurring patterns of human folly in leadership. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam offers profound insights into political decision-making across centuries, standing as a powerful examination of historical misjudgment and its enduring consequences.