The March of Folly
by BARBARA W. TUCHMAN
₹ 1,599.00
Description
{In The March of Folly Barbara Tuchman tackles her boldest subject--the pervasive presence through the ages of folly in government. Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezuma's senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Tuchman defines folly as the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interest despite the availability of feasible alternatives. Tuchman then goes on to illuminate in brilliant detail 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 Renaissance popes, the loss of the American colonies by Britain's George III, and the United States' own persistent folly in Vietnam. The March of Folly brings the people, places, and events of history magnificently alive for today's reader--which is the incomparable talent of Barbara Tuchman.}
Cover
Customer Reviews
Be the first to write a review
About the Author
Author: BARBARA W. TUCHMAN
Bio: {BARBARA TUCHMAN received her bachelor's degree in history and literature from Radcliffe College in 1933. Following her graduation, she took a position with the American Council of the Institute of Pacific Relations in Japan, where she also wrote for the F}
Top Picks You’ll Love
On The Farm - Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 2
Rs. 175.00
The Old Man and the Sea
Rs. 550.00
The Mahabharata
Rs. 499.00
Snowdrift and Other Stories (includes three new recently discovered short stories)
Rs. 699.00
ARTHASHASTRA
Rs. 699.00
HBRs 10 Must Reads on Managing People
Rs. 850.00
Cat's Cradle
Rs. 399.00
The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)
Rs. 499.00
The Outsider
Rs. 550.00
The Complete Maus
Rs. 1,999.00
Tea For Two And A Piece Of Cake
Rs. 299.00
101 Essential Tips Yoga
Rs. 350.00
Anne of Green Gables
Rs. 350.00
Flight Of Pigeons
Rs. 225.00
Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill: A Phonics Reader
Rs. 450.00
