Through a Distant Mirror
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
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Barbara Tuchman's 'Through a Distant Mirror' examines the 14th century, a period marked by war, plague, and social upheaval.
Tuchman uses the life of French nobleman Enguerrand de Coucy VII as a lens to explore the era's political, social, and cultural landscape.
The book delves into the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, and the decline of feudalism.
Tuchman's detailed research and vivid prose bring the medieval world to life, revealing both its brutality and its moments of grandeur.
It is a compelling exploration of a turbulent and transformative period in history.
Tuchman uses the life of French nobleman Enguerrand de Coucy VII as a lens to explore the era's political, social, and cultural landscape.
The book delves into the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, and the decline of feudalism.
Tuchman's detailed research and vivid prose bring the medieval world to life, revealing both its brutality and its moments of grandeur.
It is a compelling exploration of a turbulent and transformative period in history.
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