Very detailed and informative. In each example an alternative course of action was available, the actions were endorsed by a group, not just an individual leader, and the actions were perceived as counter productive in their own time. Interesting account of the failure of decision makers to grasp context and reality.

I was looking for more clear-cut, well defined examples of behaviours=>specific situation=>wrong decision arising from previously described behaviour=>calamitous consequence. (Inglés) Pasta blanda – Illustrated, 12 febrero 1985, Pasta blanda, Illustrated, 12 febrero 1985, CD de MP3, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Versión íntegra. Revisado en el Reino Unido el 13 de mayo de 2015. The Roman Republic: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic,... “A glittering narrative . I bought this book in the Kindle version after it was referenced in an article by William Hague. The Tudors: A Captivating Guide to the History of England from Henry VII to Elizabe... Gilgamesh: A Captivating Guide to Gilgamesh the King and the Epic of Gilgamesh, Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland. I'm not really clear what was going on with the introduction that seemed more like an executive summary of the book. Somwhat more of a polemic than pure history, but, as usual from Barbara Tuchman, very well worth reading. The Jewish March of Folly book. Después de visitar las páginas de detalles de productos, consulta aquí para volver fácilmente a las páginas que te han interesado. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2018. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA products qualify for FREE Shipping.

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Throughout The March of Folly, Tuchman's incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is on spectacular display. Not at times an easy read but it is I formative and clearly well researched. .

If nothing else I now have a better understanding of the American War of Independence.

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After a bit about Troy that was rather an average read there seems to be a never-ending discussion of the venality, greed and nepotism of the Renaissance popes. Surely, with the knowledge of history and an understanding of how mistakes happen, we would do better. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. --The New York Times Book Review

I skimmed through this at first and then settled down to read each chapter. Not at times an easy read but it is I formative and clearly well researched.

Folly is a child of power. The Trojan Horse, corruption in the Roman Church and the ensuing Reformation, Britain’s stupid handling of her American colonies and the Vietnam War. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Throughout The March of Folly, Tuchman’s incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is on spectacular display. See all details for The March Of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Buy The March Of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam Main Market by Tuchman, Barbara W. (ISBN: 9780333656860) from Amazon's Book Store.


I skimmed through this at first and then settled down to read each chapter. The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam (English Edition), Historia de la Guerra de Vietnam (Libros), Historia Antigua Primeras Civilizaciones (Libros). A good pattern for this sort of book would be 'Hubris' by Alistair Horne, an excellent book.

Interesting account of the various forms of folly affecting decision makers in a selection of historical scenarios from the Renaissance Papacy to the Vietnam War. Tuchman outlines how authorities can sometimes make terrible mistakes.

a moral [book] on the crimes and follies of governments and the misfortunes the governed suffer in consequence." Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free expedited shipping on products sold by Amazon … Very well written,full of insight and it highlights the futility of war. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2015.

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Please try again. THE MARCH OF FOLLY brings the people, places, and events of history magnificently alive for today's reader.

© 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. o afiliados. Productos que has visto recientemente y recomendaciones destacadas, Seleccionar el departamento en el que deseas buscar. Defining folly as the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interersts, 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. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. If nothing else I now have a better understanding of the American War of Independence. Interesting account of the various forms of folly affecting decision makers in a selection of historical scenarios from the Renaissance Papacy to the Vietnam War. This is a book I'll read again and again. Absolutely brilliant. Twice a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, author Barbara Tuchman now tackles the pervasive presence of folly in governments through the ages. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2015.

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I couldn’t be happier! Not at all what I was expecting. Special offers and product promotions. Twice a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, author Barbara Tuchman now tackles the pervasive presence of folly in governments through the ages.

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Well, as Tuchman outlines in her book, this is often not the case.

Nuestro sistema toma en cuenta cosas como lo reciente que es una calificación y si el revisor compró el producto en Amazon. Extremely dull and restricted analysis of a small number of disasters. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It sheds light on historical events of the past and of man's propensity for folly that I otherwise might never have considered.

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Hay 0 reseñas y 2 calificaciones de clientes de México. Praise for The March of Folly “A glittering narrative . Very well written,full of insight and it highlights the futility of war. When Barbara Tuchman writes about a subject, she really delves deeply.

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If this was the style of the book I couldn't be bothered to see what might be in further chapters. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Iwas especially intrigued by Tuchman's version of the Vietnam war. Praise for The March of Folly “A glittering narrative . I bought this book in the Kindle version after it was referenced in an article by William Hague. Many individuals are guilty of folly (Tuchman also calls this woodenheadedness), but when governments persist in folly, their actions can adversely affect thousands, even millions of lives.

Somwhat more of a polemic than pure history, but, as usual from Barbara Tuchman, very well worth reading. También analiza las calificaciones para verificar su fiabilidad. An interesting selection of several historical instances where the ruling parties acted against their own best interests.

Wonderful and informatie book. Very good one-stop shop book which contextualize the importance and gave the correct comparative of these events covering different era, the beauty of the write-up is also the way it draw the reader to the relevance of these events in today's context. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2020. er of the Pulitzer Prize, author Barbara Tuchman now tackles the pervasive presence of folly in governments through the ages. As usual, Barbara Tuchman writes an insightful account of how emperors and presidents and prime ministers have persisted in following courses which doomed them to disaster.