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Barbara W. Tuchman: The Guns Of August & The Proud Tower (Library Of America)
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Writing With A Clarity, Grace, And Novelistic Sweep Rare Among Historians, Barbara W. Tuchman (19121989) Distilled The Complex Interplay Of Personalities And Events Into Gripping Narratives That Fuse Rigorous Scholarship With Elegant Literary Art. An Astute Portraitist, She Brilliantly Laid Bare The Alltoohuman Failures Of Leaders Subject To The Pull Of Historical Currents And Prone, Often Tragically, To The Ingrained Biases Of Culture And Temperament. Her Pulitzer Prizewinning Best Seller The Guns Of August (1962) Offers A Majestic Orchestration Of The Diplomatic And Military History Of The Crucial First Weeks Of World War I. Tuchman'S Observations About The Irrational Escalation Of Conflict Made A Deep Impression On President John F. Kennedy And Influenced His Actions During The Cuban Missile Crisis; Fifty Years Later, The Guns Of August Remains An Exemplary Study Of Events Propelled Headlong By Their Own Internal Logic And Momentum. Some Of Tuchman'S Finest Writing Is Contained In Her Following Book, The Proud Tower: A Portrait Of The World Before The War, 18901914 (1966), A Fascinating Kaleidoscope Of Eight Precisely Drawn Essays On Subjects Ranging From International Socialism And Anarchism To The Dreyfus Affair In France And The Birth Of American Imperialism That Collectively Set The Stage For The Cataclysm Of 1914. Presented In One Volume For The First Time And Released To Mark Tuchman'S Centennial Year And The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Publication Of The Guns Of August, Here Is A Vivid, Indelible Panorama Of An Epoch In Transition.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nation?S Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, America?S Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Barbara W. Tuchman's 'The Guns of August'? A: The main focus of 'The Guns of August' is the diplomatic and military history of the first weeks of World War I, exploring the decisions and actions of leaders during this critical period.
- Q: Is 'The Proud Tower' included in this volume? A: 'The Proud Tower' is included in this volume, offering a collection of essays that examine the world before World War I, covering various topics such as socialism, anarchism, and American imperialism.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition of the book? A: This edition contains a total of 1264 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on March 1, 2012.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Barbara W. Tuchman, a renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize winner.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of this publication year? A: The publication year marks the centennial of Barbara W. Tuchman's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of 'The Guns of August'.
- Q: Are there any special features of this edition? A: This edition features authoritative text, cloth covers, sewn bindings, ribbon markers, and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of this book falls under historical non-fiction, specifically focusing on European history.