The Black Death of the late Middle Ages is often described as the greatest natural disaster in the history of humankind. More than fifty million people, half of
"The Black Death of the late Middle Ages is often described as the greatest natural disaster in the history of humankind. More than fifty million people, half o
This engrossing book provides a comprehensive history of the medical response to the Black Death. John Aberth has translated plague treatises that illustrate th
In Healers in the Making, Kira Robison investigates medical instruction at the University of Bologna using the lens of practical medicine, examining both the fo
"A higher education history book on the Black Death, giving not just a narrative account but also a thorough examination of the latest forensic, historical, and