Mirror of the past - Barbara W. Tuchman - Folio Society - 1997 - 1st edition
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Mirror of the past - Barbara W. Tuchman - Folio Society - 1997 - 1st edition. Tuchman favoured a literary approach to the writing of history, providing eloquent explanatory narratives rather than concentration upon discovery and publication of fresh archival sources. In the words of one biographer, Tuchman was “not a historian’s historian; she was a layperson’s historian who made the past interesting to millions of readers. Mirror of the Past by Barbara W. Tuchman (2v) comprising 1. A Distant Mirror (with 16 pages of colour and monochrome plates), full black buckram with a repeat pattern of small fleurs-de-lys in gold, map endleaves, 676 pp.; and 2. The March of Folly with 16 pages of plates, full black buckram with a repeat pattern of wheel-like ornaments in gold, orange-brown endleaves. 422 pp. Gold two-volume slipcase titled in black. 25.2 x 16.4 cm. Tuchman favoured a literary approach to the writing of history, providing eloquent explanatory narratives rather than concentration upon discovery and publication of fresh archival sources. In the words of one biographer, Tuchman was “not a historian’s historian; she was a layperson’s historian who made the past interesting to millions of readers. Tuchman’s storytelling prowess was rewarded in 1963 when she received the Pulitzer Prize for her book The Guns of August, dealing with the behind-the-scenes political machinations which led to the eruption of World War I in the summer of 1914. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.
