When Plague Strikes
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Here are the fascinating stories of three of the most serious & damaging diseases of all time: the Black Death, smallpox, & AIDS. It addresses the difference Pasteur's research made in fighting disease & describes today's work of the Pasteur Institute. Bibliography & index.
Life During the Black Death
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The Black Death, the greatest natural disaster ever inflicted upon humanity, killed 25 million people in Europe during the fourteenth century and shattered medieval life forever. Shocked survivors struggled to pick up the pieces and build a new world.
Pox, Pus and Plague
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Read this history of disease and infection and find out what part pox, pus, and plague played in the spread and treatment of illness. Learn why British sailors were called limeys, and which disease turns the skin bright yellow. Discover why disease spread quickly. Read these real-life stories and fascinating news reports to learn how hospitals and medical treatment has changed throughout the years. Eye-catching photographs help you visualize medical treatment and conditions in this painful history of medicine book.
The video below deals with all types of disease that originated around medieval times, not limited to the black death. Content may be mature for sensitive groups.