The Black Death and Men of Learning

The Black Death and Men of Learning by Anna Montgomery Campbell is a historical account of the impact of the bubonic plague on European society during the 14th century. The book focuses on the response of the educated class, including scholars, theologians, and physicians, to the devastating disease. It explores how the Black Death challenged the intellectual and cultural norms of the time, and how the crisis created opportunities for innovation and progress. The book also examines how the plague affected the lives of individual thinkers, including William of Ockham, Petrarch, and Boccaccio, and how their experiences influenced their work. Drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and medical treatises, Campbell provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of a pivotal moment in European history. The Black Death and Men of Learning is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval and Renaissance studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of medicine, culture, and intellectual thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.