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Practicing History

By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
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 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 America's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history".©1981 Alma Tuchman, Lucy T. Eisenberg, and Jessica Tuchman Matthews; Introduction copyright 1981 by Barbara Tuchman (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Civilisation World Imperialism Military War Socialism Soviet Union Latin America Imperial Japan Middle East Russia

Critic Reviews

"A book to celebrate...A delight to read." (New York Times Book Review)
"Persuades and enthralls...I can think of no better primer for the nonexpert who wishes to learn history." (Chicago Sun-Times)
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Hilarious, insightful, and full of strong ideas about writing and history. Might not be a good place to start for those uninitiated, but for fans of Barbara Tuchman who've read at least a couple of her main books, u guarantee you'll love this.

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