The Black Death
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The Spread of the Plague from Asia to Europe
This chapter explores the debate over whether the plague of Justinian was caused by bubonic plague or smallpox, and examines the similarities between outbreaks in China and Europe. It also discusses the role of rats in the spread of the disease and considers the possibility of person-to-person transmission.
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