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Pestilence and the Great Plague in London and Eras
A historical column discusses pestilence across eras led by the London plague of 1665 and earlier outbreaks. It outlines mortality figures, urban impact, and societal responses, urging moral behavior and polite manners as protection. The piece cites Thurylli des, Lot by London s great pestilence and notes continual outbreaks in Rome, Constantinople, and Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orla@ns
Philadelphia Ledger
Thuryilides
Athens
Lotdut
Rome
Egypt
Syria
Constantinople
Gibbot
Justinian
Uniteuipital
Galbratt
Europe
Bocarccio
Florence
England
Stowe
London
Clare Acter
Landini
S Tay
Dr Cve
Macauley
Marseilles
Darbanyy
New Orleans
Landi
Furthnes
Saul