Marseille ville morte - la peste de 1720
by Charles Carrière, Marcel Courdurié, Ferréol Rebuffat
Marseille ville morte - la peste de 1720 chronicles the 1720 plague that turned the thriving port city into a ghost town. Historians Charles Carrière, Marcel Courdurié, and Ferréol Rebuffat analyze the epidemic's spread, quarantine efforts, and lasting socioeconomic impacts on the region.
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Marseille ville morte - la peste de 1720 delves into the catastrophic epidemic that ravaged the city in the early 18th century. Authored by historians Charles Carrière, Marcel Courdurié, and Ferréol Rebuffat, the book examines the outbreak's origins and rapid spread through the port city.
The narrative details the stringent quarantine measures and the societal upheaval that followed, painting a vivid picture of a once-vibrant Marseille reduced to desolation. It highlights the human cost and the long-term effects on trade and population.
Through meticulous research, the authors provide insights into how the plague reshaped the urban landscape and influenced public health policies in the region. This work serves as a key resource for understanding historical pandemics in Mediterranean Europe.
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