A distant mirror the calamitous 14th century

In this revelatory work, Barbara W.

Knopf in It won a U. National Book Award in History. The main title, A Distant Mirror , conveys Tuchman's thesis that the death and suffering of the 14th century reflect those of the 20th century, particularly the horrors of World War I. The book's focus is the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages which caused widespread suffering in Europe in the 14th century. Drawing heavily on Froissart's Chronicles , Tuchman recounts the histories of the Hundred Years' War , the Black Plague , the Papal Schism , pillaging mercenaries , anti-Semitism , popular revolts including the Jacquerie in France, the liberation of Switzerland , the Battle of the Golden Spurs , and various peasant uprisings.

A distant mirror the calamitous 14th century

Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Rate this book. Barbara W. The 14th century gives us back two contradictory images: a glittering time of crusades and castles, cathedrals and chivalry, and a dark time of ferocity and spiritual agony, a world plunged into a chaos of war, fear and the Plague. Barbara Tuchman anatomizes the century, revealing both the great rhythms of history and the grain and texture of domestic life as it was lived. Loading interface About the author. Tuchman 41 books 1, followers. Barbara Wertheim Tuchman was an American self-trained historian and author and double Pulitzer Prize winner. As an author, Tuchman focused on producing popular history. Her clear, dramatic storytelling covered topics as diverse as the 14th century and World War I, and sold millions of copies. Write a Review. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! Community Reviews.

Want to read. He is a perfect character to follow since he is thus connected to both the French and English nobility, the two warring nations. Jews were rounded up and executed or driven off to Eastern Europe.

Look Inside. In this revelatory work, Barbara W. Tuchman examines not only the great rhythms of history but the grain and texture of domestic life: what childhood was like; what marriage meant; how money, taxes, and war dominated the lives of serf, noble, and clergy alike. What Ms. Tuchman does superbly is to tell how it was. No one has ever done this better.

Account Options Ieiet. Barbara W. Random House Publishing Group , In this revelatory work, Barbara W. Tuchman examines not only the great rhythms of history but the grain and texture of domestic life: what childhood was like; what marriage meant; how money, taxes, and war dominated the lives of serf, noble, and clergy alike.

A distant mirror the calamitous 14th century

Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Rate this book. Barbara W. The 14th century gives us back two contradictory images: a glittering time of crusades and castles, cathedrals and chivalry, and a dark time of ferocity and spiritual agony, a world plunged into a chaos of war, fear and the Plague. Barbara Tuchman anatomizes the century, revealing both the great rhythms of history and the grain and texture of domestic life as it was lived. Loading interface About the author.

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This was a time of moral breakdown, with mercenary armies ravaging the countryside both during and between wars, and a ruling class only interested in its own entertainment and enrichment. This is an interesting work of medieval history, full of facts and on the dense side for a work of popular history, but certainly readable. Wyclif and others were challenging the power of the clerics. Their conquered subjects began identifying as French in response to the brutal treatment of their English overlords. He took part in many of the decisive battles. Author 12 books Pope Clement VI had even started the selling of indulgences. Highly recommended. Add to Cart. Mercenary Bands England and France were not always fighting. And indeed the reflection of humanity you see in this "distant mirror" is almost unrecognizable, but all the more fascinating for that.

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This is the earliest history book I've encountered which, although its topic is an era, centres itself around the life of an individual who lived successfully in that time. But writing about medieval times is not surgery. Kings, nobles, popes and prelates accumulated fantastic wealth at the expense of everyone else for whom it was the worst of times. Philip Allan. Displaying 1 - 30 of 1, reviews. From chivalry to learning, the "Most Christian King" of France, Philip IV, ruled over a powerful and wealthy nation that led in the various fields of the time. The two main factions at Charles' court were named the Uncles and the Marmosets - like something out of Lemony Snicket. I have 2 full shelves on medieval England, and was so excited to read more from the French perspective--or better yet, both sides of the Hundred Years War, plus many others. Search review text. Mark R. Zwerger, Janet M. Become a Member.