The Proud Tower: A Portrait Of The World Before The War 1890-1914
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This monumental work of historical non-fiction, The Proud Tower: A Portrait Of The World Before The War: 1890-1914, chronicles the intricate social, political, and cultural landscape of Europe and America in the quarter-century preceding World War I. It masterfully uncovers the forces and ideologies that shaped an era of unprecedented change and simmering tensions. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of personalities, movements, and events, from the rise of anarchism to the Belle Époque, illustrating the complex interplay of progress and decay. Tuchman’s meticulous research and compelling prose illuminate the intellectual currents and societal structures that ultimately led to global conflict, offering profound insights into a pivotal moment in human history.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This monumental work of historical non-fiction, The Proud Tower: A Portrait Of The World Before The War: 1890-1914, chronicles the intricate social, political, and cultural landscape of Europe and America in the quarter-century preceding World War I. It masterfully uncovers the forces and ideologies that shaped an era of unprecedented change and simmering tensions. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of personalities, movements, and events, from the rise of anarchism to the Belle Époque, illustrating the complex interplay of progress and decay. Tuchman’s meticulous research and compelling prose illuminate the intellectual currents and societal structures that ultimately led to global conflict, offering profound insights into a pivotal moment in human history.