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- Langue
- Anglais
- Publié en
- Maison d'édition
- Blackstone Pub
- Pages
- 29
- ISBN
- 9780786143627
Thèmes
Infos sur l'édition originale
Autres éditions (24)
A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1987 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
1978 • Alfred a Knopf Inc
Anglais
A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1996 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais
A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1989 • Papermac
Anglais
A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1979 • Penguin Books
Anglais
Autres éditions

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1987 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
1978 • Alfred a Knopf Inc
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1996 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1989 • Papermac
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1979 • Penguin Books
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
1979 • Macmillan
Anglais

A Distant Mirror
1979 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1979 • Ballantine Books
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1980 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century, Book 1
1984 • Recorded Books
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
2017 • Penguin Books Limited
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: Library Edition
2005 • Blackstone Pub
Anglais

A Distant Mirror 15th Century History
1994 • Random House Value Publishing
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: Library Edition
2005 • Blackstone Pub
Anglais

Distant Mirror The Calamitous Fourteenth Century
2008 • Baker & Taylor, CATS
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
2017 • Penguin Books, Limited
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
2005 • Blackstone Audiobooks
Anglais

A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
2012 • Blackstone Audio
Anglais

A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
1979 • Random House Publishing Group
Anglais

Der ferne Spiegel das dramatische 14. Jahrhundert
2001 • Claassen
Allemand

Der ferne Spiegel
1997 • Claassen Verlag
Allemand

Der Ferne Spiegel
1982 • Deutscher Tashenbuch Verlag
Allemand

Der ferne Spiegel das dramatische 14. Jahrhundert
1994 • Dt. Taschenbuch-Verlag
Allemand

Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century
2010 • Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Anglais
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Barbara W. Tuchman's A Distant Mirror is widely lauded for its vivid, detailed, and encyclopedic portrayal of the 14th century. Reviewers consistently praise Tuchman's exceptional narrative abilities, describing her writing as clear, flowing, descriptive, alive, witty, and engaging, capable of bringing order to a complex and distant historical period. The book's unique approach of anchoring its broad historical survey to the life of a single nobleman is often highlighted as a stroke of genius, personalizing the narrative and making it feel as action-packed as a novel. Readers appreciate the extensive coverage of various aspects of medieval life, encompassing political, military, religious, social, cultural, and economic details, as well as the everyday habits of both common people and the upper classes, all presented with surprising insights and a sweeping vision.
However, some readers found the book to be a challenging read due to its immense length, dense detail, and encyclopedic scope, leading to a feeling of "struggle" or being "swallowed in minutiae." Criticisms include a perceived lack of a strong central thesis or thematic focus, with some reviewers finding the extensive descriptions of battles and political machinations tedious. A common point of contention is the structural choice to center the narrative around a single individual; while many found this effective, others felt his role diminished towards the end, leading to abrupt summaries of major historical events after his death, or that his presence was at times "irrelevant" to the larger narrative. Tuchman also faces academic critiques for not being a traditional medievalist, reportedly relying on secondary sources and occasional anachronisms, and for sometimes presenting a conventional view of the period that lacked surprising insights.
Ultimately, A Distant Mirror is widely considered a significant and highly recommended work of popular history, often described as a classic that offers an unparalleled, vibrant, and realistic view of the 14th century. While its density and unflinching depiction of a brutal and often dark era may challenge some readers, the consensus is that the effort is well worth it for those genuinely interested in the Middle Ages. It is particularly suitable for non-specialists seeking a comprehensive, engaging, and well-written introduction to the period, as well as for readers who appreciate Tuchman's distinctive narrative style and her ability to draw parallels between historical calamities and modern times.
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