Ferréol Rebuffat

About the Author

Ferréol Rebuffat is a French author whose work delves into the historical tragedies that have shaped Mediterranean cities. With a meticulous eye for archival detail, he reconstructs the harrowing events of the 1720 plague that devastated Marseille, transforming forgotten municipal records into a gripping narrative of loss, resilience, and societal collapse. His prose balances scholarly rigor with vivid storytelling, allowing readers to experience the fear and courage of an entire population under siege. Rebuffat’s commitment to illuminating overlooked episodes of European history has earned him recognition among both academics and general readers interested in the human dimensions of catastrophe.