Belich, James
The World the Plague Made: The Black Death and the Rise of Europe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691219165
- author:
- Belich, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 4.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The World the Plague Made by James Belich is a groundbreaking history that explores how the Black Death transformed Europe and ushered in the modern age. In 1346, a devastating plague swept across Europe and its neighbours, causing widespread suffering but also sparking a cultural and economic renewal of unprecedented proportions. Belich sheds new light on this pivotal moment in history, revealing how the bubonic plague revolutionized labour, trade, and technology, setting the stage for Europe's global expansion. He shows how the plague created a perfect storm of demand for goods such as silks, sugar, spices, furs, gold, and slaves, driving European expansion to satisfy that demand. By examining the impact of the plague on various empires, including those in the Middle East and Russia, Belich provides a nuanced understanding of how Europe's rise was deeply entangled with global events.
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