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PublisherManchester University Press
ISBN-100719034981
ISBN-139780719034985
eBay Product ID (ePID)411592
Product Key Features
Book TitleBlack Death
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1994
TopicSocial History, Europe / Medieval
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorRosemary Horrox
Book SeriesManchester Medieval Sources Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-050558
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
eBook FormatUnspecified
Dewey Decimal614.4/94
Table Of ContentPart 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
SynopsisThis series provides texts central to medieval studies courses and focuses upon the diverse cultural, social and political conditions that affected the functioning of all levels of medieval society. Translations are accompanied by introductory and explanatory material and each volume includes a comprehensive guide to the sources' interpretation, including discussion of critical linguistic problems and an assessment of recent research on the topics covered. From 1348 to 1350 Europe was devastated by an epidemic that left between a third and one half of the population dead. This source book traces, through contemporary writings, the calamitous impact of the Black Death in Europe, with a particular emphasis on its spread across England from 1348 to 1349. Rosemary Horrox surveys contemporary attempts to explain the plague, which was universally regarded as an expression of divine vengeance for the sins of humankind. Moralists all had their particular targets for criticism. However, this emphasis on divine chastisement did not preclude attempts to explain the plague in medical or scientific terms. Also, there was a widespread belief that human agencies had been involved, and such scapegoats as foreigners, the poor and Jews were all accused of poisoning wells. The final section of the book charts the social and psychological impact of the plague, and its effect on the late-medieval economy., 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., This source book traces, through contemporary writings, the calamitous impact of the Black Death in Europe, with particular reference to its spread across England from 1345 to 1349., This series provides texts central to medieval studies courses and focuses upon the diverse cultural, social and political conditions that affected the functioning of all levels of medieval society. Translations are accompanied by introductory and explanatory material and each volume includes a comprehensive guide to the sources' interpretation, including discussion of critical linguistic problems and an assessment of recent research on the topics covered.From 1348 to 1350 Europe was devastated by an epidemic that left between a third and one half of the population dead. This source book traces, through contemporary writings, the calamitous impact of the Black Death in Europe, with a particular emphasis on its spread across England from 1348 to 1349.Rosemary Horrox surveys contemporary attempts to explain the plague, which was universally regarded as an expression of divine vengeance for the sins of humankind. Moralists all had their particular targets for criticism. However, this emphasis on divine chastisement did not preclude attempts to explain the plague in medical or scientific terms. Also, there was a widespread belief that human agencies had been involved, and such scapegoats as foreigners, the poor and Jews were all accused of poisoning wells. The final section of the book charts the social and psychological impact of the plague, and its effect on the late-medieval economy. -- .
LC Classification NumberRC178.A1B58 1994
