The Great Plague

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When Death Came to Cambridge in 1665

By Evelyn Lord

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The Great Plague by Evelyn Lord delves into the harrowing events of the 1665 plague, which swept through London, leaving devastation in its wake. The book vividly reconstructs the atmosphere of the time, drawing on contemporary accounts to explore the impact on society and how it altered the lives of ordinary people. Through detailed narratives, Evelyn Lord provides insight into the struggles and resilience of a city confronting one of history's most infamous pandemics.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by historical events and enjoy exploring the social, economic, and human impact of devastating epidemics. Evelyn Lord provides an engaging and detailed examination of the historical context and personal stories behind one of history's most infamous pandemics, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the resilience of the human spirit.

The Great Plague

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In this intimate history of the extraordinary Black Plague pandemic that swept through the British Isles in 1665, Evelyn Lord focuses on the plague’s effects on smaller towns, where every death was a singular blow affecting the entire community.

Lord’s fascinating reconstruction of life during plague times presents the personal experiences of a wide range of individuals, from historical notables Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton to common folk who tilled the land and ran the shops.

She brings this dark era to vivid life through stories of loss and survival from those who grieved, those who fled, and those who hid to await their fate.

The Great Plague offers a profound insight into the resilience of communities, as well as the impact of a crisis on the social fabric of the 17th century British Isles.

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The Great Plague by Evelyn Lord offers a detailed examination of the havoc the 1665 epidemic wreaked upon Cambridge, highlighting not just the broader societal impact, but also personal stories of those affected. Reviewers praise the vivid depiction of seventeenth-century life, illustrating both the horror and the subsequent resilience and recovery of the community as the epidemic passed. Through skilful narrative, the book effectively balances the depiction of despair with an eventual return to hope and normalcy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300270259

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 16 pp b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference European History Evelyn Lord History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Evelyn Lord is a local historian and emeritus fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge. She is the author of The Hell-Fire Clubs, The Stuart Secret Army, and The Knights Templar in Britain.

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