A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century

Historical Context and Significance

«A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century» is Barbara Tuchman's scholarly work that offers a profound analysis of the 14th century, a period filled with crises, wars, epidemics, and social changes. The book takes the reader on a captivating journey through time, highlighting events such as the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, and the Great Western Schism. Barbara Tuchman illustrates how these events shaped Europe and provides an analysis of their influence on the further development of medieval society. This book holds significant historical importance as it helps to better understand the processes that influenced the formation of modern worldviews and contributes to the popularization of historical knowledge among a broad audience.