The March of Folly
What's it about
Have you ever watched a leader make a decision so disastrous you couldn't believe it was happening? You're not alone. This book summary reveals why governments and powerful figures repeatedly pursue policies that are obviously against their own self-interest, straight into catastrophe. Discover the four specific types of political folly that have plagued humanity for centuries, from the Trojan War to the Vietnam War. You'll learn the psychological and structural biases that blind leaders to reality, helping you spot similar patterns of self-destructive behavior in today's world.
Meet the author
Barbara W. Tuchman was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian renowned for making complex historical events accessible and intensely human for a popular audience. A self-taught scholar who believed history was a story, not just data, she was fascinated by the persistent, self-destructive errors of governments. Tuchman's unique ability to dissect the psychology behind disastrous policies culminated in her powerful examination of governmental irrationality, The March of Folly.
What's it about
Have you ever watched a leader make a decision so disastrous you couldn't believe it was happening? You're not alone. This book summary reveals why governments and powerful figures repeatedly pursue policies that are obviously against their own self-interest, straight into catastrophe. Discover the four specific types of political folly that have plagued humanity for centuries, from the Trojan War to the Vietnam War. You'll learn the psychological and structural biases that blind leaders to reality, helping you spot similar patterns of self-destructive behavior in today's world.
Meet the author
Barbara W. Tuchman was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian renowned for making complex historical events accessible and intensely human for a popular audience. A self-taught scholar who believed history was a story, not just data, she was fascinated by the persistent, self-destructive errors of governments. Tuchman's unique ability to dissect the psychology behind disastrous policies culminated in her powerful examination of governmental irrationality, The March of Folly.
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