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The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500

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In The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500, leading scholar John Aberth provides the most authoritative, up-to-date treatment of the Black Death, giving not just a narrative account but also a thorough examination of the latest forensic, historical, and DNA evidence to date. Offering new information, research, and debates that have not been covered before in previous works, this unique text is poised to become the new standard resource on the Black Death.
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    0199937982
  2. ISBN-13
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    Oxford University Press
  4. Publication date
    September 8, 2020
  5. Language
    English
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    9.2 x 0.8 x 6.1 inches
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"Aberth's book will be a useful guide for a new generation of students, born after AIDS cocktails made that disease more or less controllable in the mid-1990s and who are now grappling for the first time with what pandemics do to societies Whether upcoming generations adopt the "silver linings" optimism about pandemics Aberth espouses here remains to be seen. But Oxford University Press has served them well in providing this affordable and comprehensive volume." -- Monica H. Green, Speculum

"Aberth's clearly written book isâhighly recommended." -- J.P. Byrne, emeritus, Belmont University, CHOICE

"John Aberth is absolutely right that it is time for a new volume on this topic, and he seems to cover all the bases here. The prose is simultaneously expert and crystal-clear--a pleasure to read. Aberth moves easily from the historical to the scientific and back and forth between complex historiographical models in a way that even new undergraduates should be able to grasp."--Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane, University of Minnesota, Morris

"I love Alberth's approach to history; he covers social aspects, cultural aspects, and critical interpretation. Aberth is very good at walking students through his thinking; they will really learn about historical argument construction and the use of source evidence by reading his book."--Michael Sizer, Maryland Institute College of Art

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The most up to date history of the Black Death, analyzed in a clear, accessible fashion by a leading scholar

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (September 8, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199937982
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199937981
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 0.8 x 6.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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John Aberth was born in New York City and grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., and (during the summer) in Roxbury, VT. He attended Hamilton College in New York for his B.A. in Creative Writing and also did a junior year abroad at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where he studied Medieval History. He received his M.A. in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds in England and his Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of Cambridge, England. He has taught full-time at Norwich University in Vermont, Skidmore College in New York, and at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and part-time at various colleges in Vermont, including Middlebury College, the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Castleton University, and Champlain College. He is the author of ten books on Medieval History, mostly focusing on the Black Death of the late Middle Ages. He lives in Roxbury, VT with his wife, Laura, and a dozen horses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great information and a,referral to Great Courses
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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Interesting historically but more scholarly written than for a casual audience. Puts the black death into historical contexts. The stability of the germ is interesting and scary. If you have access to great courses Jennifer Paxton I think has a recent series on the black death. Actually, if you have access to this series on you tv and at an affordable price , this series is wonderful!!!
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M. Cott
5.0 out of 5 stars The final word on the Black Plague
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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This book was written by the most distinguished historian of the Black Plague, which struck Europe in 1347-1348 and remained endemic until the late 17th century. The author provides a definitive scientific account of the biological and historical aspects of this bacterial infection as it blazed its way through Italy and Europe, resulting in the deaths of up to 2/3 of the population in many areas. The resulting low population has been held responsible for a rise in wages to the survivors and a subsequent improvement in the overall economy of western Europe. Excellent postscripts/appendices lay to rest various misconceptions. A truly masterful piece of historical reckoning.
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John Aberth
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the Black Death
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
This is the best book available on the Black Death of the late Middle Ages.
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