A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague

A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague
Author: Creighton Charles
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Total Pages: 1102
Release: 2016-06-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781318060658

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A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II)

A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II)
Author: Charles Creighton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781507508862

"[...]symbolical than real. The wise men of Annan may have been in error in tracing the plague of their village to a single corpse, but they were probably on the right lines of causation. It is curious to observe in another chronicler of the same period, Ralph of Coggeshall in Essex, and in a part of his chronicle which relates to the last years of Richard I., and first years of John, a comment upon the action of Pope Innocent III. (about 1200 A.D.) in interdicting all Christian rites save baptism by the clergy in France: "O how horrible ... to refuse the Christian rite of burial to the bodies of the dead, so that they infected the air by their foetor and struck horror into the souls of the living by their ghastly looks[23]." The same pope's interdict of decent burial and of other clerical rites extended to England in[...]".

A History of Epidemics in Britain

A History of Epidemics in Britain
Author: Charles Creighton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 897
Release: 2014-07-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 110762195X

This book covers the history of epidemics in Britain from the time of Charles II to the volume's publication in 1894.

A History of Epidemics in Britain

A History of Epidemics in Britain
Author: Charles Creighton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 1057
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3734039959

Reproduction of the original: A History of Epidemics in Britain by Charles Creighton

A History of Epidemics in Britain

A History of Epidemics in Britain
Author: Charles Creighton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2014-07-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107621933

This book covers the history of epidemics in Britain from the first British epidemic to the end of the Great Plague.

A History of Epidemics in Britain (Vol. 1&2)

A History of Epidemics in Britain (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Charles Creighton
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1278
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: History
ISBN:

Charles Creighton's groundbreaking work, 'A History of Epidemics in Britain (Vol. 1&2)', serves as a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the various epidemics that have plagued Britain throughout history. This two-volume set delves into the social, political, and medical implications of these epidemics, providing a vivid picture of the impact they had on the population. Creighton's writing style is both scholarly and engaging, making this book accessible to a wide audience interested in the history of medicine and public health. By placing each epidemic within its historical context, Creighton offers valuable insights into the evolution of public health practices in Britain. His thorough research and detailed analysis make this book an invaluable resource for scholars and students alike. Charles Creighton's expertise in the field of medical history, combined with his passion for uncovering the untold stories of epidemics, shines through in 'A History of Epidemics in Britain'. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of infectious diseases on society.