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The March of Folly

From Troy to Vietnam

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The March of Folly

Auteur(s): Barbara W. Tuchman
Narrateur(s): Wanda McCaddon
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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.

©1984 Barbara Tuchman (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Militaire Monde Guerre Moyen Âge Histoire ancienne Impérialisme Japon impérial Guerre du Vietnam Chine Autodétermination Russie Amérique Latine Gouvernement Socialisme Renaissance

Ce que les critiques en disent

"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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