Barbara Tuchman
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Barbara Tuchman: A United States historian (1912-1989), known for her works on 20th-century history and historical narrative.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Barbara Tuchman won the Pulitzer Prize twice for her historical writing.
- Many students read Barbara Tuchman's book "The Guns of August" to understand the start of World War I.
Advanced Usage
- "Tuchman-esque": An adjective describing a narrative historical style characterized by detailed research and accessible, compelling prose, reminiscent of Barbara Tuchman's work.
- The author's Tuchman-esque approach made the complex diplomatic history engaging for general readers.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuchman: A common shorthand reference to the historian.
- Tuchman's analysis of leadership remains influential.
Synonyms
- Historian: A scholar who studies and writes about history.
- Author: A writer of a book or books.
Related Phrases
- "Tuchman's Law": A concept articulated by Barbara Tuchman, stating that a phenomenon of collective wooden-headedness, a source of self-deception, is a key factor in political and historical folly.
- The failed policy was a classic case of Tuchman's Law, where leaders refused to see contrary evidence.
Noun
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United States historian (1912-1989)
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