A Distant Mirror By Barbara W. Tuchman
Jan 24, 2024 
A Distant Mirror By Barbara W. Tuchman free pdf download. A Distant Mirror is a historical narrative that delves into the events of the 14th century. The book, which won the U.S. National Book Award in History in 1980, draws parallels between the tumultuous 14th century and the turbulent 20th century.
It covers a wide array of events, from the Hundred Years’ War to the Black Plague, the Papal Schism, peasant uprisings, and the expansion of the Islamic Ottoman Empire into Europe. The narrative is centered around the life of French nobleman Enguerrand de Coucy. Despite its acclaim, Barbara W. Tuchman’s book has received mixed reviews from scholars for its reliance on secondary sources and perceived lack of academic rigor.
A Distant Mirror By Barbara W. Tuchman Book Info:
- Publisher: Random House
- Published: July 12, 1987
- ISBN: 0345349571
- Pages: 488
- Size: 2.61
