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Practicing History: Selected Essays Audiobook

By: Barbara W. Tuchman
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Read By: Wanda McCaddon Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483058399
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

29

Longest Chapter Length:

64:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:36 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

26:37 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

Master historian Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This accessible introduction to the subject of history offers striking insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role. History should not just be a series of facts, names, and dates—it should be a flowing narrative, the story of humanity, written as vividly as a novel.

Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history."

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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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  • “A book to celebrate…A delight to read.”

    — New York Times Book Review

  • “The essays about writing in Practicing History are an invaluable and charming tutorial for those interested in learning the historian’s craft. History students, especially those entering graduate study, would be well advised to steep themselves in her advice.”

    — Wall Street Journal

  • “Persuades and enthralls…I can think of no better primer for the nonexpert who wishes to learn history.”

    — Chicago Sun-Times

  • “Provocative, consistent, and beautifully readable, an event not to be missed by history buffs.”

    — Baltimore Sun

  • “I was then, and am still, in awe of her ability to write history and make it readable. This volume of essays is no exception.”

    — International Social Science Review

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 8/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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, 1/16/2013
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    " Quite simply, the best book about writing history, by one the best writers of history. "

    — Clark, 1/12/2013
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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, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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, 8/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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, 5/30/2012
  • 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, 5/24/2012
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    " Several essays are brilliant, plus there is a wide array of subjects. In particular: How We Entered World War I Pedicaris Alive or Raisuli Dead The Final Solution My first intro to Tuchman and I'll definitely read more. "

    — Patrick, 1/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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, 3/21/2008

About Barbara W. Tuchman

Barbara W. Tuchman (1912–1989) was a self-trained historian and author who achieved prominence with The Zimmerman Telegram and international fame with The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1963. She received her BA degree from Radcliffe College in 1933 and worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Pacific Relations in New York and Tokyo from 1934 to 1935. She then began working as a journalist and contributed to publications including The Nation, for which she covered the Spanish Civil War as a foreign correspondent in 1937. Her other books, include The Proud Tower, A Distant Mirror, Practicing History, The March of Folly, The First Salute, and Stilwell and the American Experience in China: 1911-45, also awarded the Pulitzer Prize. In 1980 the National Endowment for the Humanities selected her to deliver the Jefferson Lecture, the US government’s highest honor for intellectual achievement in the humanities.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.