The prize-winning historian traces the major currents of the fourteenth century, revealing the century's great historical rhythms and events and the texture of daily life at all levels of European society
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century Series
This sweeping historical narrative plunges into the tumultuous 14th century, an era defined by devastating wars, plague, and societal upheaval. The author vividly portrays the lives of ordinary people and powerful rulers alike, examining how these calamities reshaped European civilization. It offers a compelling exploration of one of the most challenging yet transformative periods in Western history. The series is lauded for its meticulous research and evocative depiction of medieval life.