The march of folly : from Troy to Vietnam
Tuchman, Barbara W. (Barbara Wertheim), 1912-1996
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This book explores the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests. The author illuminates four decisive turning points in history when governments carried out self-destructive acts despite the availability of alternatives.
Main title:
The march of folly : from Troy to Vietnam / Barbara Tuchman.
Imprint:
London : Papermac, 1996.
Collation:
x, 447p. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Michael Joseph, 1984.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780333656860 (pbk)
Dewey class:
909
Language:
English
BRN:
89442