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The march of folly

by Tuchman, Barbara Werthfrey50
Published by : Alfred A. Knopf (New York) , 1984 Physical details: xiv, 447 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm ISBN:0394527771.
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900 - 999 909.08 Tuc (Browse shelf) Available 54427

Includes bibliographical references and index

Pursuit of policy contrary to self-interest -- Prototype: the Trojans take the wooden horse within their walls -- The Renaissance popes provoke the Protestant secession: 1470-1530 -- The British lose America -- America betrays itself in Vietnam -- Epilogue: "A lantern on the stern."

Traces and explores the recurring pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.