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

Many historians agree that there were three dark ages in European history: the Dark Ages of the 5th-8th centuries, the Dark Ages during the 9th century and the 14th century.

"A Distant Mirror" is a narrative history of the 14th century. The narrator, Wanda Mccaddon, gives an overview of key events from the "calamitous" era. She describes the beginning of the Black Death and how it spread throughout Europe in particular regions.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman is a book about the 14th century that Barbara W. Tuchman narrates so well I was blown away from the start. Set in fourteenth-century Europe, this book tells how wars, plagues, and natural disasters changed society forever.

The Calamitous 14th Century is a book about the fourteenth century in Europe. The author, Barbara W. Tuchman, describes how this time period was characterized by darkness and suffering. She depicts two powerful figures as the ones responsible for all of the destruction that occurred during this time: Edward III and Philip IV of France.

The 14th century was a tumultuous time for the Western world. The bubonic plague decimated the population, peace was elusive and social conflict increased in intensity. These events are chronicled by Barbara Tuchman. She takes a very detached point of view while she details the calamities that unfolded during this era.

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century is a great historical fiction novel written by Barbara W. Tuchman. It tells of the grim events in Europe during the period of time when King Edward III was trying to conquer France and reclaim his father's throne, but other tragic events such as disease, famine, and war were also taking their toll on many people.