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Mentioned in 38 episodes

The Guns of August

Book • 1962

Barbara W. Tuchman

In this landmark account, Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I, tracing the events from the funeral of Edward VII to the battles on the Western and Eastern fronts.

The book focuses on the political machinations and military strategies that led to the outbreak of war, highlighting the roles of key players and the inevitability of the conflict.

Tuchman's narrative is known for its comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the period, making it a classic in historical literature.

Mentioned by

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 38 episodes

Recommended by

Jared Kushner

; it influenced his approach to diplomacy.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the first book he read about World War I, which made the topic exciting to him as a child.

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Mentioned by

Joe Coulombe

as a source of inspiration for his business strategies.

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Mentioned by

Doris Kearns Goodwin

as a source of inspiration.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

, highlighting President Kennedy's interest in the book and its lessons for the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as an incredibly popular book about WWI.

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Mentioned by

Jim Collins

and

Ryan Holiday

as a history book whose value influenced President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Mentioned by

David Senra

in the context of Hemingway's recruitment by the Comintern.

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Recommended by

Mike Duncan

as the best book on the beginning of World War I.

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Mentioned by

Hugh White

, it had a huge impact and made people think a lot about how war had come in 1914.

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