• Aug 1, 2025 A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century Barbara W Tuchman es and challenges of our own times back at us through the lens of the 14th century She doesnt simply recount events she analyzes them revealing patterns of human behavior that transcend centuries She shows how seemingly disparate events economic crises religious conflicts and wars were inter By Lou Wolff
• Dec 17, 2025 A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th Century s movements emerged alongside the rise of antiSemitism demonstrating the intersection of faith suffering and fear 3 Q How did the Hundred Years War affect social structures A The war facilitated the rise of professional armies requiring substantial financial resources from the state l By Mrs. Leatha Krajcik I
