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“If power corrupts, weakness in the seat of power, with its constant necessity of deals and bribes and compromising arrangements,corrupts even more.”

Quote by Barbara Tuchman

Book:Stilwell and the American Experience in China: 1911-1945

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Stilwell and the American Experience in China: 1911-1945

The book delves into the political, social, and cultural interactions between the United States and China during a period of significant historical change, including the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese Civil War, and the Japanese invasion. It examines General Stilwell's role in these events and the broader American perspective on China during this transformative era. more

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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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