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“The writer's object is - or should be - to hold the reader's attention.”

Quote by Barbara Tuchman

Book:Practicing History: Selected Essays

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Practicing History: Selected Essays

This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the methodologies and approaches used in the study of history. 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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