Rats, Lice and History: The Unsung Heroes of the Black Plague
Rats, Lice and History by Lillian Day is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the bubonic plague. This meticulously researched book sheds new light on one of the darkest chapters in human history, revealing the true extent of the suffering and death caused by this deadly disease.
Day begins her book by describing the origins of the plague in Central Asia. She then follows the spread of the disease westward through Europe, providing a detailed account of the devastation it caused. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the plague's symptoms, including the characteristic buboes that gave the disease its name. Day also discusses the social and economic impact of the plague, which caused widespread panic and disruption.
4.4 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3411 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
One of the most interesting aspects of Rats, Lice and History is Day's focus on the role of rats and lice in the transmission of the plague. She argues that these animals played a much more significant role than previously thought, and that their control was essential to stopping the spread of the disease.
Rats, Lice and History is a well-written and informative book that provides a valuable new perspective on the bubonic plague. Day's research is impeccable, and her writing is clear and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or medieval Europe.
About the Author
Lillian Day is an author and historian who specializes in the history of medicine and public health. She has written several books on the subject, including "Rats, Lice and History" and "The Great Pox: The French Disease in Renaissance Europe." Day is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the American Association for the History of Medicine.
4.4 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3411 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 3411 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
