Barbara W. Tuchman - March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam

Pros: Sound scholarship, inimitable Tuchman style, colorful

Cons: A bit shrill at the end, bombards the reader with endless examples

The Bottom Line: The March of Folly is an intellectual exercise by a brilliant mind and should be read by those who enjoy a good workout for their mind.

Review: The March of Folly, by Barbara Tuchman

"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind." Proverbs 11:29

The Author:
Barbara Tuchman (1912 1989) was one of the most popular historians of the twentieth century...

Pros: An accurate and detailed portrayal of historical events.

Cons: A lackluster writing style that has a very narrow audience.

The Bottom Line: Only hard-core history buffs need apply.

Review: This book is a historical account of four major events in history as portrayed by essayist and historian Babara Tuchman.

These events are:
The Trjoan Horse
The Popes that caused the Protestant Secession
The American...