re: #305 urbanmeemaw

My father, who was a history major and avid reader, thought Guns of August was the best book on WWI and should be required reading. And he was picky about books and authors he read.

Tuchman is one of the great history writers of the 20th Century. Also recommended by her is The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam It’s a fascinating read about human stupidity in high places and the effects it had on their societies.