Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This introduction to the subject of history offers insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role.
"The critically-acclaimed historian's insights, sense of humor, and sharp pen take on everything from Vietnam, Israel, and the Great War to writing history and its meaning."
"Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This introduction to the subject of history offers insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role."@en
"Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This introduction to the subject of history offers insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role."
"Master historian Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This accessible introduction to the subject of history offers striking insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role."@en
"A selection of the author's observations and conclusions about the art of writing history. Includes portions of an an exclusive interview with the author at her home in Cos Cob, Connecticut."@en
"Selection of 33 essays, speeches, and occasional columns."@en
"Selection of 33 essays, speeches, and occasional columns."
"Master historian Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This accessible introduction to the subject of history offers striking insights into America's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history.""@en
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