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And among the survivors, a new skepticism arose about life and God and human authority. Here, in this essay by British historian Philip Ziegler, is the story of the plague that ravaged Europe.
Seven years later, around half of the continent was dead. This is the gripping story of the 'Black Death' and how it changed the world, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence.
Detailed sidebars and a comprehensive timeline augment the compelling text as it examines how the disastrous events of the plague were exacerbated by people’s ignorance of scientific facts.