“A study of history reminds one that mankind has its ups and downs and during the ups has accomplished many brave and beautiful things, exerted stupendous endeavors, explored and conquered oceans and wilderness, achieved marvels of beauty in the creative arts and marvels of science and social progress; has loved liberty with a passion that throughout history has led men to fight and die for it over and over again; has pursued knowledge, exercised reason, enjoyed laughter and pleasures, played games with zest, shown courage, heroism, altruism, honor, and decency; experienced love; known come fort, contentment, and occasionally happiness.”
Tuchman, the distinguished American historian (twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize), brings together provocative, reflective, and illuminating writings on history—essays, reportage, and addresses selected from her work of nearly forty-five years.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Title: Practicing History: Selected Essays
Edition: Second printing before publication
Published: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981
Physical Description: Hardcover; Octavo; 306p
Condition: Very good condition dust jacket (price-clipped) with edge wear—in protector. Boards and spine clean with mild edge wear, bumping to corners, and crushing at spine ends. Binding solid and square. Pages toned. Includes original laid-in correction card for page 17.
Comments: Very clean copy
