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Why Don't We Learn from History?

by B.H. Liddell Hart · 1972 · 104 pages

Morgan Housel
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About This Book

A concise investigation into the recurring patterns of human error and the psychological barriers that prevent societies from learning from the past. Liddell Hart argues for a scientific approach to history, emphasizing the 'negative value' of studying past failures to avoid repeating them in governance and warfare.

Genres

PhilosophyHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

Critical ThinkingDecision MakingResilienceRisk Management

Book Details

Published

1972

Pages

104

Language

en

ISBN

9780049000254

Audiobook Available

3h 4m
Narrated by Will Staff

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