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Published on: July 11, 2025
[The black death in Christian and Muslim Occident, 1347-1353]
Summary
The Black Death, a devastating pandemic from 1346-1353, caused massive population decline across continents. This study analyzes its medical and epidemiological features, origins, and spread routes.
Area of Science:
- Historical epidemiology
- Pathogen studies
- Demographic history
Context:
- The Black Death (1346–1353) was a catastrophic pandemic impacting Western Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
- This historical event caused unprecedented population losses in both rural and urban areas.
- The pandemic significantly altered the economic and social structures of the Old World.
Purpose:
- To analyze the medical and epidemiological specificities of the Black Death pandemic.
- To investigate the geographical origins of the disease.
- To map the routes of its historical spread.
Summary:
- This paper synthesizes findings from diverse multilingual studies on the Black Death.
- It details the pandemic's unique medical characteristics and epidemiological patterns.
- The research identifies the likely origins and transmission pathways of the plague.
Impact:
- The Black Death profoundly reshaped human history, impacting global demographics and societal development.
- Understanding its specificities offers insights into historical disease dynamics.
- This analysis contributes to the broader study of pandemics and their long-term consequences.
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