The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century by J. F. C. Hecker
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| Author | Hecker, J. F. C. (Justus Friedrich Carl), 1795-1850 |
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| Translator | Babington, B. G. (Benjamin Guy), 1794-1866 |
| Title | The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century |
| Alternate Title | The Black Death in the 14th Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century" by J. F. C. Hecker is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, the Black Death, which ravaged Europe and parts of Asia in the 14th century. Hecker meticulously explores the symptoms, progression, and aftermath of the disease, as well as its profound social and moral implications on the affected populations. The opening of this historical examination presents an account of the early impacts of the Black Death, setting the stage for the understanding of this vast calamity. It begins with a thorough discussion by the translator, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive view of the epidemic and its causes, as well as a recounting of the human suffering it caused. The text illustrates how the plague, characterized by severe symptoms such as black boils and coughing up blood, incited fear, despair, and significant changes in social structure, moral order, and health practices across Europe. Hecker's detailed descriptions lay the groundwork for a more in-depth analysis in subsequent chapters about the disease's spread, mortality rates, and the collective suffering endured during this catastrophic period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Black Death |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52413 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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