Table of Contents

Part one: Narrative accounts 1. The plague in continental Europe 2. The plague in the British Isles Part two: Explanations and responses 3. The religious response 4. Scientific explanations 5. Human agency Part three: Consequences 6. The impact of the plague 7. Repercussions Suggestions for further reading Index

About the Author

Rosemary Horrox is Fellow in History, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge