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In the Wake of the Plague
In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death and the World it Made | Norman F. Cantor
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Through profiles of merchants, peasants, priests, and kings, argues that despite devastation, the Black Death resulted in a scientific revolution, a new wave of art, and the emergence of independent farmers.
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Dogearedcopy
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On the face of it, this book is somewhat dated having been published in 2001-2, but there are moments of surprising relevancy!

Cantor‘s “accessible” language can be somewhat cavalier (e.g. casual calling King John a manic-depressive) but it is otherwise engaging and interesting especially in context of the current pandemic 😷

Image: Block quote from the book followed by my comment, “The “it” in the quote...”

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Pulling this one from one of my Medieval History stacks for a NF prompt: This 230-page look at the Black Death of 14th-century England is written with accessible language; but you still need one of those royal family charts to thread through a couple passages. It‘s been almost 20 years since I read this so it all seems new to me again. Oddly, I seem to like it more now that I remember liking it in 2002!

lazydaizee It is good to read through old books because you forget what you have read. Also times have changed and in nearly 20 years you will have learned more about history , so more of it will make sense. 4y
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HotMessJess
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We sent Beckett back to school yesterday, after realizing we were both struggling. I think he‘s doing ok!

Cathythoughts More than anything I want to see children back in school ...... I hope it goes well. ❤️👍🏻 4y
HotMessJess @Cathythoughts I‘m really impressed with his daycare - they‘ve really taken safety and cleanliness to the next level 4y
JackOBotts Glad to see your kiddo back in the swing. I‘ve started mulling over the idea of my kids going back, as well. They‘re missing out on a lot with us working and them at home. It‘s tough. Congrats and good luck!! 4y
HotMessJess @JackOBotts it‘s been a real tough go. My husband is in operations management at Tesla and I‘m an instructional designer for a massive utility - our jobs are INTENSE and require a lot of bandwidth It finally got to the point where I was like, this has to happen to keep our jobs intact. Definitely still nervous and miss him a bit :( (ok miss him A LOT) 4y
Caroline2 It‘s hard isn‘t it. My 6yr old son starts on Thursday. I‘m so worried but also he really needs the routine and to see his friends. 4y
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HotMessJess
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Week 13 of quarantine,WFH full time as the fam breadwinner, and a full time grad school load while chasing around a 16 month old tiny drunk roommate. These days are tough, but I know I‘m going to reflect on these months, days, and minutes that feel like hours and be so glad that I got to spend them at home watching this tiny bro grow.

CaliforniaCay You are so strong for handling so much! Go you! 💜 4y
HotMessJess @CaliforniaCay I have it SO much better than many other moms right now! I am definitely shouldering a massive load, but feel so lucky to have such an awesome family near me(we are quarantined on an acre with a massive orchardand a pool! Lots of kiddo swim photos incoming- another CA heat wave is coming :( )even when Beckett is being a handful! 4y
Cinfhen Your bud is adorable 💙💙💙#SuperMom🙌🏻 4y
JennyM Beckett is beautiful, and so big now. How is he 16 months already?!?! Hang in there xxx 4y
Wife What a sweet boy!💕 4y
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TracyReadsBooks
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Ok yes, I enjoyed this fascinating, quick, & yes, gossipy account of the Black Death. Seriously, reading this popular history was like listening to a grandparent tell stories about the old days...or, in this case the plague. That style makes for an accessible, general introduction to the 14th c., the Black Death, & its aftermath. The book may be a little dated now, it was published in 2001 but it is an interesting & easy general introduction.

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TracyReadsBooks
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My next nonfiction read...

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Classic_Wirginia
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I've been on a Medieval Era kick lately and Cantor's book does not disappoint.