Opening the stacks
Barbara W. Tuchman
1 book · 1984 · history, non-fiction, political-analysis
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Themes
policy failuredecision makinghistorical inevitabilityleadership errorscollective psychologypower politicshistorical patterns
Key Concepts
papal-corruption7colonial-resistance6political-folly3cognitive-dissonance3political-disunity2political-intrigue2cultural-patronage2townshend-duties2political-instability2american-vietnam-policy2domino-theory2military-escalation2public-opposition2failed-peace-negotiations2imperial-collapse1cultural-misinterpretation1foreign-invitation1wise-governance1religious-persecution1historical-folly1