The Black Death: Natural and Human Disaster in Medieval Europe

The Black Death: Natural and Human Disaster in Medieval Europe

A fascinating work of detective history, The Black Death traces the causes and far-reaching consequences of this infamous outbreak of plague that spread across the continent of Europe from 1347 to 1351.

A fascinating work of detective history, The Black Death traces the causes and far-reaching consequences of this infamous outbreak of plague that spread across the continent of Europe from 1347 to 1351. Drawing on sources as diverse as monastic manuscripts and dendrochronological studies (which measure growth rings in trees), historian Robert S. Gottfried demonstrates how a bacillus transmitted by rat fleas brought on an ecological reign of terrorâ€”killing one European in three, wiping out entire villages and towns, and rocking the foundation of medieval society and civilization.
Country USA
Brand Free Press
Manufacturer Free Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber part_0029123704
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 1985-03-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 000029123704
EANs 9780029123706

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