- Modern History, Power (Social sciences), Judgment, History
Traces and explores the recurring pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.
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Cool, classical in form, epic and plot-driven.
- cooloverwhelming
- classical in formformally daring
- intimateepic
- character-ledplot-driven
- earnestironic
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About the book
- Author
- Barbara Tuchman
- First published
- 1984
- Pages
- 447
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc., G.K. Hall, Knopf
- Editions
- 17
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780349133652
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About Barbara Tuchman · 1912–1989
American historian and author
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