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This book surveys contemporary responses to the Black Death. The sources illustrate the fear that spread with the disease and the diverse ways that such terror influenced social behaviour. -- .

Table of Contents

Part one: Narrative accounts
1. The plague in continental Europe
2. The plague in the British Isles
Part two: Explanations and responses
3. The religious response
4. Scientific explanations
5. Human agency
Part three: Consequences
6. The impact of the plague
7. Repercussions
Suggestions for further reading
Index

The Black Death

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    Publisher: Manchester University Press
    Publication Date: 11/08/1994
    ISBN13: 9780719034985, 978-0719034985
    ISBN10: 0719034981
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    History European history: medieval period, middle ages History and Archaeology

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This book surveys contemporary responses to the Black Death. The sources illustrate the fear that spread with the disease and the diverse ways that such terror influenced social behaviour. -- .

    Table of Contents

    Part one: Narrative accounts
    1. The plague in continental Europe
    2. The plague in the British Isles
    Part two: Explanations and responses
    3. The religious response
    4. Scientific explanations
    5. Human agency
    Part three: Consequences
    6. The impact of the plague
    7. Repercussions
    Suggestions for further reading
    Index

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