251. The March of Folly (Paperback)
by Barbara W. Tuchman 
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Description: ISBN10: 0345308239, ISBN13: 9780345308238, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Barbara W. Tuchman, author of the World War I masterpiece The Guns of August, grapples with her boldest subject: the pervasive presence, through the ages, of failure, mismanagement, and delusion in government. Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezumas senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japans attack on Pearl Harbor, Barbara W. Tuchman defines folly as the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives. In brilliant detail, Tuchman illuminates four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly: the Trojan War, the breakup of the Holy See provoked by the Renaissance popes, the loss of the American colonies by Britains George III, and the United States own persistent mistakes in Vietnam. Throughout The March of Folly, Tuchmans incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is on spectacular display. Praise for The March of Folly A glittering narrative . . . a moral [book] on the crimes and follies of governments and the misfortunes the governed suffer in consequence.The New York Times Book Review An admirable survey . . . I havent read a more relevant book in years.John Kenneth Galbraith, The Boston Sunday Globe A superb chronicle . . . a masterly examination.Chicago Sun-Times Examines the irrationalities of governments through analysis of four crises of history--the fall of Troy, the Renaissance popes' provocation of the Protestant Reformation, Britain's loss of the American colonies, and America's involvement in Vietnam. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. [Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1985]  

252. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman, Barbara W. 
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253. The March of Folly (Paperback)
by Barbara W. Tuchman 
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Description: ISBN10: 0345308239, ISBN13: 9780345308238, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Barbara W. Tuchman, author of the World War I masterpiece The Guns of August, grapples with her boldest subject: the pervasive presence, through the ages, of failure, mismanagement, and delusion in government. Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezumas senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japans attack on Pearl Harbor, Barbara W. Tuchman defines folly as the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives. In brilliant detail, Tuchman illuminates four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly: the Trojan War, the breakup of the Holy See provoked by the Renaissance popes, the loss of the American colonies by Britains George III, and the United States own persistent mistakes in Vietnam. Throughout The March of Folly, Tuchmans incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is on spectacular display. Praise for The March of Folly A glittering narrative . . . a moral [book] on the crimes and follies of governments and the misfortunes the governed suffer in consequence.The New York Times Book Review An admirable survey . . . I havent read a more relevant book in years.John Kenneth Galbraith, The Boston Sunday Globe A superb chronicle . . . a masterly examination.Chicago Sun-Times Examines the irrationalities of governments through analysis of four crises of history--the fall of Troy, the Renaissance popes' provocation of the Protestant Reformation, Britain's loss of the American colonies, and America's involvement in Vietnam. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. [Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1985]  

254. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman Barbara W 
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Description: Random House Trade Paperbacks, Date: 1985-02-12. Paperback. Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Very good condition, clean pages, minor creasing to spine, 8vo, 447 pages* 1985. Random House Trade Paperbacks ISBN 0345308239 9780345308238 [US] 

255. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman Barbara W 
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Description: Random House Trade Paperback, Date: 1985. Paperback. Used: Very good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes General & World HistoryVery Good. Little creases. Clean pages. 1985. Random House Trade Paperback ISBN 0345308239 9780345308238 [US] 

256. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman, Barbara W. 
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257. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman, Barbara W. 
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258. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman Barbara W 
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259. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
by Tuchman Barbara W 
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260. March of Folly
by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman 
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Description: Random House Inc, Date: 1985. Paperback. Very Good. March of Folly by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman. Random House Inc, 1985. Paperback, 528 pp. Very Good 1985. Random House Inc ISBN 0345308239 9780345308238 [BE]