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By: Barbara Tuchman
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The critically-acclaimed historian's insights, sense of humor, and sharp pen take on everything from Vietnam, Israel, and the Great War to writing history and its meaning. Includes these essays: Why Policy-Makers Do Not Listen; When Does History Happen?; Is History a Guide to the Future?; America as an Idea; How We Entered World War I; and more.

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"Essays on the craft of writing history and the nature of being a historian. A fitting climax to the series of wonderful books which have made both the Middle Ages and 20th century history accessible to the literate lay reader and still be of service to the student of history."

— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book for someone trying to write about history. "

    — Wendy, 7/13/2013
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    " Quite simply, the best book about writing history, by one the best writers of history. "

    — Clark, 5/8/2013
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    " A very good overview of how a historian does her "job" and some of the results of her work. I would recommend the book to anyone who enjoys reading history. "

    — Joe, 11/9/2012
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    " As might be expected of any contemporary essays or opinion pieces, some in this collection are still currently relevant, while others are of historical interest. I find her historical books to be far more involving and enjoyable. "

    — jeffrey, 5/24/2012
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    " About the writing of history by one of the best historians of our time. A must-read for anyone who is interested in good writing and accurate, interesting history. "

    — Leena, 5/4/2012
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    " Reading this book was a requirement for one of my college history classes. It is probably the finest book written on the craft of history as an art form. I dip into it fairly often. Tuchman was a master historian! "

    — Rae, 1/7/2012

About Barbara Tuchman

Barbara Wertheim Tuchman was an American historian and author. She won the Pulitzer Prize twice, for The Guns of August and Stillwell and the American Experience in China.