Edwards, Roberta

What Was the Plague? (What Was?)

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ISBN 13:: 9780593383650
author:: Edwards, Roberta
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Penguin Workshop
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 13.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Children's, History, Europe,
Condition:: New
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The Plague: A Deep explores History's Deadliest Pandemic Discover the shocking truth behind one of history's most devastating pandemics. The Black Death, also known as the Plague, was a pandemic that spread across Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century, claiming an astonishing 50 million lives by its end. Roberta Edwards takes readers on a journey through this grim period, explaining how the disease began, how society reacted to it, and the lasting impact it had on the world. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and a photo insert, this book brings the history to life in an engaging way. For those interested in understanding the origins of one of history's most infamous pandemics, this book is a valuable resource.

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