By such accident of the human mind, war, trade, and history are shaped. The
(0
Reviews)
Tuchman's work explores how unexpected human experiences influence the course of events such as wars, commerce, and historical narratives. She argues that these occurrences are often the result of the complexities of the human psyche, shaping our actions and decisions throughout history.
In "A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century," Tuchman delves into the tumultuous period of the 14th century, illustrating how various challenges and conflicts arose from the unpredictable nature of human thought and behavior, thereby affecting society and its development in profound ways.
Rate the Quote
Add Comment & Review
User Reviews
Based on 0 reviews
No reviews added yet.
Comments will not be approved to be posted if they are SPAM, abusive, off-topic, use profanity, contain a personal attack, or promote hate of any kind.
More »
Today Birthdays
1946 -
George W. Bush
1907 -
Frida Kahlo
1935 -
Dalai Lama
1921 -
Nancy Reagan
1886 -
Marc Bloch
1987 -
Kate Nash
1958 -
Jennifer Saunders
1927 -
Pat Paulsen
1736 -
Daniel Morgan
1985 -
Ranveer Singh
1954 -
Kathi Appelt
1966 -
Brian Posehn
1980 -
Pau Gasol
1898 -
Hanns Eisler
1951 -
Geoffrey Rush
1994 -
Andrew Benintendi
1923 -
Wojciech Jaruzelski
1951 -
Mickey Kaus
1947 -
Floyd Skloot