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The Proud Tower

A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914

Barbara W. Tuchman

Explore the historic quarter century that preceded WWI in The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman. Uncover the decline of the Edwardian aristocracy, the rise of Anarchists in Europe and America, Germany's hero worship of Richard Strauss, the Dreyfus Affair, and more. Tuchman brings the era to life with vivid detail, showcasing the enthusiasm and tragedy of Socialism, ultimately leading up to the night the Great War began.
Publish Date
1996-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
1996-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1965
Goodreads Rating
4.13
ISBN
9780345405012
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-12-28T12:04:03.000Z
I should have made that the eight books that made me love history…. How cld i forget Barbara Tuchman, The Proud Tower      source