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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.

Explore the devastating period known as the 14th-century crisis, or Trecento crisis, which profoundly reshaped medieval Europe. This era witnessed widespread catastrophes including the Great Famine, the catastrophic Black Death, and the Hundred Years' War, leading to significant population decline and profound societal upheaval. Understand the complex factors that contributed to this unique historical turning point, often referred to as the 'Bluini' epoch of challenges, that forever altered the course of European history.