a distant mirror the calamitous 14th century barbara w tuchman
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Barbara W. Tuchman's "A Distant Mirror" masterfully chronicles the tumultuous events of the 14th century, detailing the devastating Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and widespread social upheaval across medieval Europe. This seminal work provides a vivid, insightful examination of how society grappled with unprecedented calamities and profound change during one of history's most challenging periods.