March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam

Winning historian Barbara W. Tuchman tackles her boldest subject – the pervasive presence through the ages of folly in government. Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezuma's senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

She goes on to illuminate in brilliant detail four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly in government – the Trojan War...