Great Mortality by John Kelly

Great Mortality

John Kelly

364 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

nonfiction history science challenging informative medium-paced

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A compelling and harrowing history of the Black Death epidemic that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century killing 25 million people. It was one of the most devastating human disasters in history. The bodies were sparsely covered that the do...

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informative 95%
dark 67%
challenging 30%
sad 28%
reflective 25%
emotional 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
tense 1%

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