"The plague was far more lethal, and in the areas it spread between 1346 and 1353 it killed half the population. About 100m died: it was, Asbridge remarks, the most lethal natural disaster in human history."
"The plague itself, Asbridge argues, was more global than has usually been thought: it was not solely, or even primarily, a European phenomenon, but rather a catastrophe that touched almost all of the medieval world."
"Evidence of sudden population collapses in Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso suggests that the Black Death spread far into the African continent."
"Asbridge evokes terror and pity by focusing in on what he calls micro-histories, illustrating the personal experiences of those affected by the plague."
Authorities in Venice and Gloucester attempted to enforce social distancing during the pandemic, but resistance emerged. The Black Death, as examined by historian Thomas Asbridge, was far deadlier than Covid-19, killing half the population in affected areas between 1346 and 1353. The plague's impact was global, affecting regions from Sicily to Africa. Asbridge highlights the role of lethal plagues in shaping civilizations, emphasizing the widespread devastation and the historical significance of such pandemics.
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