Medieval Theories About The Black Death

Observe how learned minds responded to the plague through the writing and dissemination of plague treatises. Review theo... (more)

Observe how learned minds responded to the plague through the writing and dissemination of plague treatises. Review theories regarding the plague’s appearance, from astrological conjunctions and weather to those of "corrupted"air, eclipses, and earthquakes. Take account of contemporary sanitation procedures, medical remedies, and the practices of plague doctors. (less)