Practicing History: Selected Essays

Practicing History: Selected Essays

Celebrated for bringing a personal touch to history in her Pulitzer Prizeâ€“winning epic The Guns of August and other classic books, Barbara W. Tuchman reflects on world events and the historianâ€™s craft in these perceptive, essential essays.
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From thoughtful pieces on the historianâ€™s role to striking insights into Americaâ€™s past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. Spanning more than four decades of writing in The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, Harperâ€™s, The Nation, and The Saturday Evening Post, Tuchman weighs in on a range of eclectic topics, from Israel and Mao Tse-tung to a Freudian reading of Woodrow Wilson. This is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent â€œpracticing history.â€
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Praise for Practicing History
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â€œPersuades and enthralls . . . I can think of no better primer for the nonexpert who wishes to learn history.â€â€”Chicago Sun-Times
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â€œProvocative, consistent, and beautifully readable, an event not to be missed by history buffs.â€â€”Baltimore Sun
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â€œA delight to read.â€â€”The New York Times Book Review
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0345303636_used
Color White
ReleaseDate 1982-08-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345303639

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0345303636_used
Color	White
ReleaseDate	1982-08-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345303639

Practicing History: Selected Essays

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