Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Great Pestilence A.D. 1348 to 1349, now commonly known as the Black Death, is a historical account written by Francis Gasquet. The book provides a detailed description of one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, which devastated Europe during the 14th century. The Black Death is estimated to have killed between 75 and 200 million people, with a mortality rate of up to 60% in some areas. Gasquet’s book explores the causes, symptoms, and spread of the disease, as well as the social, economic, and religious impact it had on Europe. He describes the panic and fear that swept through the population as the disease spread, and the desperate measures taken by authorities to try and contain it. The book also includes accounts from contemporary sources, such as letters and diaries, which provide a firsthand view of the effects of the Black Death on individuals and communities. Gasquet discusses the various theories that have been put forward to explain the origins of the disease, including the role of rats and fleas, and the possibility of it being a form of bubonic or pneumonic plague. Overall, The Great Pestilence A.D. 1348 to 1349 is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most devastating events in human history. It provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and religious consequences of the Black Death, and sheds light on the ways in which people coped with such a catastrophic event.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
