The Black Death: Natural and Human Disaster in Medieval EuropeRobert S. Gottfried is Professor of History and Director of Medieval Studies at Rutgers University. Among his other books is "Epidemic Disease in Fifteenth Century England." |
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... caused by newer parasites that have yet to establish an equilibrium with their hosts . An example of an older disease is malaria ; the plasmodium that causes it is debili- tating , but generally not fatal . An example of a newer disease ...
... caused by newer parasites that have yet to establish an equilibrium with their hosts . An example of an older disease is malaria ; the plasmodium that causes it is debili- tating , but generally not fatal . An example of a newer disease ...
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... caused by a vi- rus , transmitted via the respiratory system , and highly lethal to a population with little or no immunity . As is the case with smallpox , however , survival of a measles attack confers immunity from future visitations ...
... caused by a vi- rus , transmitted via the respiratory system , and highly lethal to a population with little or no immunity . As is the case with smallpox , however , survival of a measles attack confers immunity from future visitations ...
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... causes of plague , the second dealt with preventive measures , and the third proposed cures . A number of causes were suggested ... caused a corruption of the surround- ing air . This portent of famine , pestilence , 110 THE BLACK DEATH.
... causes of plague , the second dealt with preventive measures , and the third proposed cures . A number of causes were suggested ... caused a corruption of the surround- ing air . This portent of famine , pestilence , 110 THE BLACK DEATH.
Contents
A Natural History of Plague | 1 |
The European Environment 10501347 | 16 |
The Plagues Beginnings | 33 |
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