The Black Death

The pandemic that changed the course of history...

Between 1346 and 1353, a deadly disease swept across Europe, Asia and North Africa, killing tens of millions of people and transforming civilisation forever. Known as the Black Death, it emptied cities, destroyed villages, weakened kingdoms and changed the lives of everyone who survived.

But where did it come from? Why did it spread so quickly? What was it really like to live through one of history's greatest disasters? And how did a catastrophe that claimed so many lives help create the modern world?

In this engaging and accessible introduction, you'll discover:

• How the plague began and spread across three continents.

• The terrifying symptoms that struck its victims.

• Why medieval doctors could do almost nothing to stop it.

• The courage, fear and extraordinary stories of ordinary people living through the pandemic.

• How the Black Death transformed work, wealth and the feudal system.

• The myths, legends and surprising facts that still surround the plague today.

• Why the Black Death remains one of the most important turning points in world history.

Perfect for history lovers, students and curious readers alike, Half Hour History: The Black Death explains one of the world's most devastating events in a clear, engaging and easy-to-read style. In around thirty minutes, you'll gain a solid understanding of the pandemic that reshaped Europe, influenced the course of civilisation and still offers important lessons for the modern world.

Discover the story of the deadliest pandemic in history-and the world it changed forever.