The Black Death

This engaging account explores the devastating Black Death that swept through Europe in the 14th century, drawing on recent DNA evidence to identify the disease and trace its deadly journey from Central Asia along trade routes. It examines how the pandemic transformed medieval society, from the collapse of feudalism and the birth of quarantine to the social upheavals and persecutions that followed. Richly detailed and accessible, this book offers a comprehensive look at one of history’s most catastrophic events and its lasting impact on the world.