A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
Description
Barbara W. Tuchman masterfully brings to life the tumultuous 14th century, a period of stark contrasts between chivalric grandeur and profound suffering. This era witnessed both the height of crusades and the depths of the Black Death, a time of immense spiritual crisis and widespread societal upheaval. Tuchman meticulously reconstructs this complex age, exploring the grand sweep of historical events alongside the intimate details of daily existence. Her vivid prose and keen insight offer a compelling portrait of a world grappling with war, plague, and a shifting spiritual landscape, revealing the enduring patterns of human experience.
Available Editions
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jul 12, 1987
704 pages
ISBN: 9780345349576
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
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