Rawcliffe, Carole
Leprosy in Medieval England
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843834540
- author:
- Rawcliffe, Carole
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A major reassessment of leprosy in medieval England has shed new light on this complex and misunderstood disease. Based on previously unpublished manuscript material, Carole Rawcliffe's book offers a comprehensive study that challenges prevailing misconceptions about the condition. Historically, leprosy has been surrounded by myths and prejudices, but Rawcliffe's work reveals a more nuanced picture of how it was perceived and treated in medieval Europe. From the medical to the social and cultural contexts, this book provides a detailed analysis of the disease's impact on society during the Middle Ages. With its rigorous approach and engaging narrative, Leprosy in Medieval England is a seminal work that will change our understanding of this period in history.
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