The Black Death a global history of humanity's most devastating pandemic

A sweeping history of the Black Death that shows how the deadly plague affected not just Europe, but much of the medieval world. The book follows the pandemic's impact on places like London, Cairo, and Florence, exploring how Christians, Muslims, and Jews faced fear, loss, and survival during one of...

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Main Author: Asbridge, Thomas (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House , [2026]
Edition:First U.S. edition.
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