The March of Folly
From Troy to Vietnam
Author:
Barbara W. Tuchman
Narrator:
Nadia May
Tuchman here analyzes the pervasive folly of governments through the ages, meaning their pursuit of policies contrary to their own interests despite feasible alternatives. She uses as examples the Trojan War, the Renaissance popes provoking Protestantism, the British losing the American colonies, and America in Vietnam.
Product Details ⌃
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ISBN:
9781433295133
SKU#:
10455
Publisher:
Blackstone Audio
Genre:
History
Duration:
17:53:47
Release Date:
Oct. 1, 2009
Language:
English
