{"product_id":"the-march-of-folly-from-troy-to-vietnam-1","title":"The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam","description":"Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Barbara W. Tuchman, author of the World War I masterpieceThe Guns of August, grapples with her boldest subject: the pervasive presence, through the ages, of failure, mismanagement, and delusion in government.\n\nDrawing 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. ThroughoutThe March of Folly, Tuchman’s incomparable talent for animating the people, places, and events of history is on spectacular display.\n\nPraise for The March of Folly\n\n“A glittering narrative . . . a moral [book] on the crimes and follies of governments and the misfortunes the governed suffer in consequence.”—The New York Times Book Review\n\n“An admirable survey . . . I haven’t read a more relevant book in years.”—John Kenneth Galbraith,The Boston Sunday Globe\n\n“A superb chronicle . . . a masterly examination.”—Chicago Sun-Times\n\nFrom the Trade Paperback edition.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0394527771\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UKMW000E94_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tuchman, Barbara W.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317728444477,"sku":"31UKMW000E94_ns","price":7.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0394527771-0.jpg?v=1783028412","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-march-of-folly-from-troy-to-vietnam-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}