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Masterly Inactivity Versus Micromanaging

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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This chapter chronicles the harrowing final moments of Lady Sale in Kabul during January 1842, capturing the bleak reality of the British retreat. It highlights the struggles for survival amid a hostile environment, reflecting on the deep uncertainty faced by both soldiers and locals.

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