The Black Death

In The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500, leading scholar John Aberth provides the most authoritative, up-to-date treatment of the Black Death, giving not just a narrative account but also a thorough examination of the latest forensic, historical, and DNA
evidence to date. Offering new information, research, and debates that have not been covered before in previous works, this unique text is poised to become the new standard resource on the Black Death.

"A higher education history book on the Black Death, giving not just a narrative account but also a thorough examination of the latest forensic, historical, and DNA evidence to date"--

"Aberth's clearly written book is�highly recommended." -- J.P. Byrne, emeritus, Belmont University, CHOICE

"John Aberth is absolutely right that it is time for a new volume on this topic, and he seems to cover all the bases here. The prose is simultaneously expert and crystal-clear--a pleasure to read. Aberth moves easily from the historical to the scientific and back and forth between complex
historiographical models in a way that even new undergraduates should be able to grasp."--Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane, University of Minnesota, Morris

"I love Alberth's approach to history; he covers social aspects, cultural aspects, and critical interpretation. Aberth is very good at walking students through his thinking; they will really learn about historical argument construction and the use of source evidence by reading his book."--Michael
Sizer, Maryland Institute College of Art