Bibliograph

The march of folly, from Troy to Vietnam, Barbara W. Tuchman

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The march of folly, from Troy to Vietnam, Barbara W. Tuchman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-451) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The march of folly

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

899076570

Responsibility statement

Barbara W. Tuchman

Sub title

from Troy to Vietnam

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Pursuit of policy contrary to self-interest -- Prototype: the Trojans take the wooden horse within their walls -- The Renaissance popes provoke the Protestant secession: 1470-1530 -- The British lose America -- America betrays herself in Vietnam -- "A lantern on the stern."

Target audience

adult

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