A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century

Barbara W. Tuchman

677 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced

Description

'"Wise, witty, and wonderful . . . A great book, in a great historical tradition." —CommentaryThe 14th century gives us back two contradictory images: a glittering time of crusades and castles, cathedrals and chivalry, and a dark time of ferocity ...

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informative 100%
challenging 46%
reflective 35%
adventurous 33%
dark 17%
funny 5%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

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medium 17%

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