The March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam
The March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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BetaThe March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993447
Book • Nonfiction
Multiple Locations • Various Eras
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam, Barbara W. Tuchman explores historical examples of leaders making irrational decisions against their own interests. Through detailed case studies, including the Trojan War and the Vietnam War, Tuchman illustrates how persistence in self-destructive policies stems from hubris, ambition, and the failure to adapt to changing realities.
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Barbara W. Tuchman's The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam offers a captivating analysis of historical blunders. Reviewers praise its engaging narrative and thorough research. However, some criticize the book for lack of solutions and a narrow selection of case studies. Overall, it is lauded for its compelling examination of human error in governance.
Who Should Read The March Of Folly: From Troy To Vietnam?
A reader intrigued by historical analysis, military history, and political blunders would enjoy The March of Folly. Fans of Thucydides' The History of the Peloponnesian War or Graham Allison's Destined for War will appreciate Tuchman's examination of repeated misguided decisions in history.
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Book • Nonfiction
Multiple Locations • Various Eras
1993
Adult
18+ years
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