A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
by Barbara W. Tuchman
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century by Barbara W. Tuchman holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 21.8K reader ratings. First published in 1978. The book spans 677 pages.
About A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara W. Tuchman |
| Published | 1978 |
| Pages | 677 |
| Genres | History, Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,776 |
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What genre is A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century?
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century is categorized as History, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is History.
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Based on 21.8K reader ratings, A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century?
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century has 677 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century?
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century was written by Barbara W. Tuchman. It was first published in 1978.
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The ISBN-13 for A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century is 9780345349580.0.
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