The March of Folly

From Troy to Vietnam

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In The March of Folly, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning historian Barbara Tuchman tackles the pervasive presence of folly in governments through the ages. Defining folly as the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives, Tuchman details four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly in government: the Trojan War, the breakup of the Holy See provoked by the Renaissance popes, the loss of the American colonies by Britain's George III, and the United States' persistent folly in Vietnam.

The March of Folly brings the people, places, and events of history magnificently alive for today's listener.

Barbara W. TuchmanWanda McCaddonBlackstone Audio, Inc.

Military

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Middle Ages

Ancient History

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Imperial Japan

Vietnam War

China

Self-Determination

Russia

Latin America

Government

Socialism

Renaissance

Military World War Middle Ages Ancient History Imperialism Imperial Japan Vietnam War China Self-Determination Russia Latin America Government Socialism Renaissance

What the critics say

"Among contemporary historians, Barbara Tuchman stands supreme." ( Times of London)
"Admirers of her earlier works will find Barbara Tuchman's familiar virtues on display. She is lucid, painstaking and highly intelligent. She is also highly expert." ( Sunday Times, London)

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