Uno specchio lontano: un secolo di avventure e di calamità: il Trecento

Her vivid depiction of upheaval and chaos feels surprisingly relevant today. I'm curious what drew her to this tumultuous period.

The way the Black Death and societal collapse are portrayed made me think about today's struggles. How do others see the parallels?

The book weaves personal stories with grand events, but I wonder what guided her choices in selecting these particular narratives.