Classic Tides: The Black Death Revisited
Tides of History
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The Devastating Impact of the Black Death
This chapter discusses the devastating impact of the Black Death, a wave of bubonic plague that struck Europe and the Middle East between 1346 and 1353, killing between 50 and 70% of the population. It explores the long-lasting effects on society, the recurrence of the plague, and the worsened conditions in Europe, including deteriorating climate and destructive wars.
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