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HIST 258: Plagues, Diseases, and Epidemics in History (HC)

History 258: Plagues, Diseases, and Epidemics in History (Hayton) Spring 2024

Plague Treatment

 

 A physician treats a woman with the plague, French chapel fresco, end of the 15th century.  Lanselevillard, Savoie, France, chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian. Perhaps the angel is encouraging the demon to find more sinners who should be punished with the plague.  More information

Introduction

This guide focuses on the topics in your course and outlines research strategies and resources for your final project.  Use the searches and linked examples as jumping off points for exploration.

The Background page will help in developing your research question and understanding the broader context for your specific topic.  Journal Articles and Books will give you material for cultural and historical analyses.  Primary Sources provide information and views from historical time periods.