The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam Tapa blanda - 1985

Abacus Press, 1985. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780349133652

Abacus Books (Sphere), 05/23/1985. Paperback. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Abacus, 1985. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Good.

Paperback. Very Good.

London: Abacus. Very Good. 1985. Paperback Edition. Softcover. 0349133654 . Card covers show some shelf wear, light soiling, pages tanned. ; A tight solid book. ; Trade PB; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 559 pages; "Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezuma's senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Barbara W. Tuchman defines folly as the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives. In brilliant detail, Tuchman illuminates four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly: 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' own persistent mistakes in Vietnam. Throughout 'The March of Folly', Tuchman's incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is… Leer más