“Learning from experience is a faculty almost never practiced”
Quote by Barbara Tuchman
Work
The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
This book delves into a series of historical events, from the fall of Troy to the Vietnam War, to illustrate the consequences of folly in leadership. It examines the roots of these mistakes and their impact on societies and nations. more
Author
Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman was an American historian renowned for her in-depth research and vivid narrative style. Her works covered historical events from the Roman Empire to the 20th century, with 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'The Guns of August' being particularly notable. more
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