The Black Death (1347-1351): How Bubonic Plague Reshaped the Medieval World

By Emily Windsor

The Black Death (1347-1351): How Bubonic Plague Reshaped the Medieval World

By Emily Windsor

In the mid-14th century, an invisible enemy swept across Europe, Asia, and North Africa, leaving devastation in its wake. The Black Death (1347-1351) explores how the bubonic plague reshaped medieval society, toppling feudal structures, disrupting economies, and altering the course of history forever.

This meticulously researched historical account examines the origins of the pandemic, the trade routes that facilitated its spread, and the harrowing personal experiences of those who lived through it. Drawing from firsthand accounts, medieval chronicles, and modern scholarly research, Emily Windsor unveils the social, political, and cultural transformations that emerged from the darkest chapter of the Middle Ages.

Inside, you'll discover:

✔ The origins of the plague and how it spread through medieval trade routes
✔ The devastating symptoms and the medical theories of the time
✔ How the Black Death led to the collapse of feudalism and the rise of a wage-based economy
✔ Religious and cultural responses, from mass hysteria to profound artistic expression
✔ The lasting impact of the pandemic on European civilization and beyond

A gripping blend of history and analysis, The Black Death (1347-1351) is essential reading for history enthusiasts, medieval scholars, and anyone fascinated by pandemics and their lasting effects on human civilization.

Perfect for fans of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror and Norman Cantor's In the Wake of the Plague.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DVQBBVNB
• ISBN13: 9798309050499
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"