As the era of the sword was ending, that of firearms began,… - Barbara W. Tuchman

" "
As the era of the sword was ending, that of firearms began, in time to allow no lapse in man’s belligerent capacity.

Barbara W. Tuchman

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Barbara W. Tuchman

Barbara Wertheim Tuchman (January 30, 1912 – February 6, 1989) was an award-winning American historian and author.

Also Known As

Native Name: Barbara Wertheim Tuchman

Alternative Names: Barbara Wertheim • Barbara Tuchman

All quotes from Barbara W. Tuchman Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Barbara W. Tuchman:

Edward Gibbon Henry Brooks Adams Poul Anderson Edmund Burke Thomas Paine

Additional quotes by Barbara W. Tuchman

Money was the crux. Raising money to pay the cost of war was to cause more damage to 14th century society than the physical destruction of war itself.

If all were equalized by death, as the medieval idea constantly emphasized, was it not possible that inequalities on earth were contrary to the will of God?

To put on the garment of legitimacy is the first aim of every coup.

As the era of the sword was ending, that of firearms began, in time to allow no lapse in man’s belligerent capacity. - Barbara W. Tuchman

About Barbara W. Tuchman

Also Known As

Advanced Search Filters

Additional quotes by Barbara W. Tuchman

Go Premium