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 and index
Illustrations
illustrationsplates
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The march of folly
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
10072914
Responsibility statement
Barbara W. Tuchman
Sub title
from Troy to Vietnam
Summary
Traces and explores the recurring pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests
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 itself in Vietnam -- Epilogue: "A lantern on the stern."
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