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A discussion with Barbara Tuchman

BROADCAST: Sep. 11, 1978 | DURATION: 00:51:43

Synopsis

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and historian discusses her book, A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century, and its historical background.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 11, 1978

Duration
51 minutes, 43 seconds

Topics

World History & Politics Travel & Culture - France

People

Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

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