Practicing History

Selected Essays

De: Barbara W. Tuchman

Narrado por: Wanda McCaddon

Master historian Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This accessible introduction to the subject of history offers striking insights into American's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role. History should not just be a series of facts, names, and dates—it should be a flowing narrative, the story of humanity, written as vividly as a novel.

Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history."

©1935 , 1937, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981 by Alma Tuchman, Lucy T. Eisenberg, and Jessica Tuchman Matthews. Introduction © 1981 by Barbara Tuchman (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A book to celebrate…A delight to read.”

(New York Times Book Review)

“The essays about writing in Practicing History are an invaluable and charming tutorial for those interested in learning the historian’s craft. History students, especially those entering graduate study, would be well advised to steep themselves in her advice.”

(Wall Street Journal)

“Persuades and enthralls…I can think of no better primer for the nonexpert who wishes to learn history.”

(Chicago Sun-Times)

“Provocative, consistent, and beautifully readable, an event not to be missed by history buffs.”

(Baltimore Sun)

“I was then, and am still, in awe of her ability to write history and make it readable. This volume of essays is no exception.”

(International Social Science Review)

History Personified

Collected essays where Barbara Tuchman both explains her preferred style of telling history coupled with superb examples of her work.

Wonderful!

I read this book back in the mid-90"s, a few years after the author's death. When I saw this work was available as an audio book, I decided it was time to reconnect with this insightful historian. Some of her assessments have turned out to be incorrect, but her analysis is still incisive. She could not have foretold some events would take a different turn than she anticipated. I also snagged the audio versions of her other books, all of which I read back in the day. I recommend The Bible and the Sword as especially relevant right now. Barbara Tuchman was a popular historian in the manner of Doris Kearns Goodman...before DKG (no dis to DKG--I love her work as well)! Special compliments to the narrator. Her delivery is just right. Tuchman was American and she did not have a British accent but, based on this performance, she SHOULD have.

Enjoyed Barbara Tuchman’s Views

Excellent collection of works by a great historian who expounds on what she has learned from family connections (her grandfather was very rich and powerful and became an ambassador) and research. Great analysis on a wide range of subjects, including Israel, China, Vietnam, Woodrow Wilson, and Nixon. Truly she had a great meaningful career as a historian and voice of caution and reason for the present and future.

Surprisingly Relevant and Well Narrated

Tuchman’s perspectives on citizen involvement in the military and the power of the presidency are prescient. Great narration!

Missing Table of Content :(

Such a simple thing as providing a Table of Contents is sadly missing making navigating impossible.