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The Black Death. The Great Mortality of 1348-1350: A Brief History with Documents.
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Paperback. Series: The Bedford Series in History and Culture. BIC Classification: YQS. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
A fascinating account of the phenomenon known as the Black Death, this volume offers a wealth of documentary material focused on the initial outbreak of the plague that ravaged the world in the 14th century. A comprehensive introduction that provides important background on the origins and spread of the plague is followed by nearly 50 documents organized into topical sections that focus on the origin and spread of the illness; the responses of medical practitioners; the societal and economic impact; religious responses; the flagellant movement and attacks on Jews provoked by the plague; and the artistic response. Each chapter has ... Read more
A fascinating account of the phenomenon known as the Black Death, this volume offers a wealth of documentary material focused on the initial outbreak of the plague that ravaged the world in the 14th century. A comprehensive introduction that provides important background on the origins and spread of the plague is followed by nearly 50 documents organized into topical sections that focus on the origin and spread of the illness; the responses of medical practitioners; the societal and economic impact; religious responses; the flagellant movement and attacks on Jews provoked by the plague; and the artistic response. Each chapter has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan US
Language
English
Condition
New
Series
The Bedford Series in History and Culture
Number of Pages
199
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349734221
SKU
V9781349734221
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