In his important book The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500, John Aberth successfully argues that although the black death was one of the greatest tragedies in human history, it nevertheless brought about several significant positive changes in European society such as advancing technology, improved labor relations, and better sanitation conditions.In this 432-page account, his second book on the topic, John Aberth offers a chronological, modern examination of…
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