Plague Of Marseilles In The Year 1720: From Documents Preserved In The City (1834)

The Plague of Marseilles in the Year 1720 is a historical account of the devastating outbreak of bubonic plague that struck the French port city of Marseille in the early 18th century. Written by John Ireland and originally published in 1834, the book draws on primary source documents that were preserved in the city and provides a detailed chronicle of the events leading up to the outbreak, the response of local authorities, and the impact of the epidemic on the population. The book also explores the social and economic conditions that contributed to the spread of the disease and offers insights into the medical knowledge and treatments of the time. With its vivid descriptions and meticulous research, The Plague of Marseilles in the Year 1720 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and epidemic diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.