Discover a masterful portrait of the world before the Great War in „The Proud Tower“ by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Barbara W. Tuchman. „The Proud Tower“ is an essential read for anyone interested in 20th-century history, international relations, and the complex tapestry of human society during a transformative age.
„The Proud Tower“ by Barbara W. Tuchman is a first edition, first printing hardcover book published by The Macmillan Company in 1966. This historical work delves into the world before the war, specifically covering the years 1890-1914. Tuchman’s narrative explores the modern and general history of the 20th century, providing readers with a comprehensive portrait of the era. With a weight of 36.9 ounces and 544 pages, this book offers a detailed and insightful examination of the pre-war world from a prominent American author.
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Barbra Tuchman. Respected and still widely read history title considered one of Tuchman’s major works alongside The Guns of August, covers the cultural and political tensions before World War I, unusually literary and accessible for narrative history.
Book is in Very Good Condition with very minor wear.
This product is an antique hardcover book titled „A Student’s History of Education“ by Frank P. Graves. Published by The Macmillan Company in 1926, this nonfiction textbook is intended for adult audiences and features inscriptions by the author. As a vintage piece from the 1920s, it offers a unique perspective on the history of education, making it a valuable addition for those interested in educational topics and historical texts.
From the Preface, “This is a history not of battles and campaigns but of the Army as an institution maintained by the nation to fight its battles and campaigns, or to deter a need to fight them.”. The author also points out that a history of the U.S. Army is actually a history of two armies: a Regular Army of professional soldiers, and a citizen army of various components, such as the militia, the National Guard, the Organized Reserves, and selectees.