A Treatise on the Plague and Yellow Fever: With an Appendix, containing histories of the plague at Athens in the time of the Peloponnesian War; at Constantinople in the time of Justinian; at London in 1665; at Marseilles in 1720

Author: Tytler, James

Synopsis:

In 'A Treatise on the Plague and Yellow Fever', Tytler delves into the chilling histories of devastating plagues that have plagued humanity throughout the ages. From the plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War, to the outbreaks in Constantinople, London, and Marseilles, the author uncovers the harrowing details of these epidemics. With an appendix containing in-depth accounts of each event, this book offers a captivating exploration of the impact and consequences of these deadly diseases.

Genres: Non-fiction, History, Medical

Themes: Epidemics, Disease, Historical Impact

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