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1984
THE MARCH OF FOLLY
Barbara W. Tuchman
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THE MARCH OF FOLLY

From Troy to Vietnam

by Barbara W. Tuchman

Knopf · 1984

Peak rank

#2

Weeks on list

26

Debuted

March 1984

Chart History

#1510151984

26 weeks on the Hardcover Nonfiction list, peaking at #2

Examines the irrationalities of governments through analysis of four crises of history--the fall of Troy, the Renaissance popes' own provocation of the Protestant secession, Britain's loss of the American colonies, and America's involvement in Vietnam

All Appearances

2↑2April 1, 1984wk 3
2↑1May 6, 1984wk 8
4↓2May 13, 1984wk 9
4May 20, 1984wk 10
7↓3May 27, 1984wk 11
5↑2June 3, 1984wk 12

Details

ISBN-13
9780394527772
ISBN-10
0394527771
Published
1984
Pages
447
Publisher
Knopf
Categories
History

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