Discovered Barbara Tuchman as a History major in college during the 1980s. I still have A Distant Mirror. Such an expansive history of this era in Western Europe and particularly France. I just picked up Froissart’s Chrionicles in paperback today!
A Distant Mirror is a good read, there's a broad range of 14th century events in the book, I'm leaning heavily away from the cataclysmic 14th century view Tuchman presents these days, having more of a transitional view of the late medieval period myself. But she is an exciting writer, I find myself really getting into that book.
Thank you for the book reviews. I am keen to read all of these books. You also make an excellent point about the influence of us all upon major events. Looking forward to more videos!
Many bloggers and recommendations carefully avoid Chaucer when talking about medieval age. Glad to see that you have done justice by including his magnum opus.
Thanks for the great list. I've been on the fence about getting Tuchman's A Distant Mirror for a while now, but I'm going to read it based on your recommendation. I was already familiar with the Paston Letters from the work of Helen Castor, and Froissart I've been reading in excerpt for a while. Thanks again for the recommendations, and that's a fantastic looking helmet you've got in the back there.
Got it a short while ago. Thanks for the recommendation, I regret not getting it earlier as it's a really great book. I'm just a short way into it (it's a real door stopper in size!) And I've been enjoying it so far.
Discovered Barbara Tuchman as a History major in college during the 1980s. I still have A Distant Mirror. Such an expansive history of this era in Western Europe and particularly France. I just picked up Froissart’s Chrionicles in paperback today!
A Distant Mirror is a good read, there's a broad range of 14th century events in the book, I'm leaning heavily away from the cataclysmic 14th century view Tuchman presents these days, having more of a transitional view of the late medieval period myself. But she is an exciting writer, I find myself really getting into that book.
Fascinating books and insight into the 14th Century.
Thank you very much
Great video, I look forward to what you have in store for us going forward
Thanks Isaac
Thank you for the book reviews. I am keen to read all of these books. You also make an excellent point about the influence of us all upon major events. Looking forward to more videos!
Thank you
I used The Paston Letters as the basis of my senior paper in university!
That's excellent! I find medieval correspondences fascinating.
@@PopulaUrbanum, they are!
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Many bloggers and recommendations carefully avoid Chaucer when talking about medieval age. Glad to see that you have done justice by including his magnum opus.
I know, but how can you ignore one of the most influential writers of the age?
Will definitely look into these books, thanks for the insight!
You're welcome :)
Thanks for the great list. I've been on the fence about getting Tuchman's A Distant Mirror for a while now, but I'm going to read it based on your recommendation. I was already familiar with the Paston Letters from the work of Helen Castor, and Froissart I've been reading in excerpt for a while. Thanks again for the recommendations, and that's a fantastic looking helmet you've got in the back there.
I am glad you enjoyed it, I really love A Distant Mirror, I hope you do too.
Got it a short while ago. Thanks for the recommendation, I regret not getting it earlier as it's a really great book. I'm just a short way into it (it's a real door stopper in size!) And I've been enjoying it so far.
I have read it so many times and I never fail to find something new in that book to amaze me.
great recomendations
Thank you