“For belligerent purposes, the 14th century, like the 20th, commanded a technology more sophisticated than the mental and moral capacity that guided its use.”
Quote by Barbara Tuchman
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A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
This book delves into the complex and challenging period of the 14th century, exploring the political, social, and economic upheavals that defined the era. more
Author
Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman was an American historian renowned for her in-depth research and vivid narrative style. Her works covered historical events from the Roman Empire to the 20th century, with 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'The Guns of August' being particularly notable. more
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