Connection was the cement of the governing class.

📖 Barbara W. Tuchman

🌍 American  |  👨‍💼 Historian

🎂 January 30, 1912  –  ⚰️ February 6, 1989
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In "The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam," Barbara W. Tuchman explores the idea that connection among members of the governing elite plays a crucial role in maintaining power and influence. This bond acts as a strong adhesive, or “cement,” that unifies the leadership, enabling them to navigate challenges and make decisions that often serve their interests over the common good. Tuchman illustrates through historical events how these connections can lead to folly, as leaders may prioritize loyalty and personal relationships over rational decision-making. By examining various instances where such connections influenced governance, she highlights the persistent patterns of behavior that continue to affect societies throughout history.

In "The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam," Barbara W. Tuchman explores the idea that connection among members of the governing elite plays a crucial role in maintaining power and influence. This bond acts as a strong adhesive, or “cement,” that unifies the leadership, enabling them to navigate challenges and make decisions that often serve their interests over the common good.

Tuchman illustrates through historical events how these connections can lead to folly, as leaders may prioritize loyalty and personal relationships over rational decision-making. By examining various instances where such connections influenced governance, she highlights the persistent patterns of behavior that continue to affect societies throughout history.

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