252 Pages
by
Routledge
252 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1921, this book examines the economic and political situation of France in 1789 and discusses the historical and social forces that led to the dismantling of the feudal system. Sydney Herbert provides a detailed analysis of the conditions and events that culminated in the French Revolution. The book offers valuable insights into the complex interplay of economics,... Read more
Part 1: Perspectives 1. Disease and Society 2. Attitudes and Actions Part 2: The Dimensions of the Problem 3. The Chronology of Epidemics 1485–1665 4. The Local Context 5. The Urban Impact 6. Metropolitan Crises 7. Counting the Costs Part 3: The Social Response 8. Public Authority and a Policy for Control 9. Controversy and Compromise 10. Towns Under Stress 11. Police and People 12. The End of the Plague 1665–1722.
Biography
Sydney Herbert
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