Diplomacy means all the wicked devices of the Old World, spheres of influence, balances of power, secret treaties, triple alliances, and, during the interim period, appeasement of Fascism. Barbara Tuchman allianceappeasementbalance Change image and share on social
No more distressing moment can ever face a British government than that which requires it to come to a hard, fast and specific decision. Barbara Tuchman britishdecisiondistress Change image and share on social
To a historian libraries are food, shelter, and even muse. Barbara Tuchman foodhistorianlibrary Change image and share on social
Honor wears different coats to different eyes. Barbara Tuchman coateyehonor Change image and share on social
Dead battles, like dead generals, hold the military mind in their dead grip. Barbara Tuchman battledeadgeneral Change image and share on social
The unrecorded past is none other than our old friend, the tree in the primeval forest which fell without being heard. Barbara Tuchman fallforestfriend Change image and share on social
