"A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Charles Creighton is a historical exploration of the devastating epidemics that swept through Britain from A.D. 664 until the eradication of the plague in 1666. Beginning with the first plague recorded by Beda, the book paints a picture of medieval Britain where famine walked hand-in-hand with disease, triggering widespread social chaos. The author unveils how these outbreaks drastically reshaped public health measures, social hierarchies, and financial stability. In a systematic compilation from historical archives and medical texts, Creighton presents a detailed account of the intersection of outbreaks in shaping British history, from the initial plague to its eventual disappearance.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 1 (of 2) From A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague
By Charles Creighton
Witness centuries of British history tragically transformed as waves of deadly diseases reshape society, economies, and the very idea of public health.
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About the AuthorCharles Creighton was a British physician and medical author. He was highly regarded for his scholarly writings on medical history but was widely denounced for disputing the germ theory of infectious diseases.
Charles Creighton was a British physician and medical author. He was highly regarded for his scholarly writings on medical history but was widely denounced for disputing the germ theory of infectious diseases.
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