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John Hatcher's "The Black Death: The Intimate Story of a Village in Crisis 1345-50" offers a gripping account of how ordinary folk in an English village endured the most catastrophic epidemic in human history. The Black Death, which decimated nearly half the world's population in the 14th century, is brought to life through the lens of a Suffolk parish that left behind an extraordinary wealth of historical records.
Drawing upon these invaluable documents, Hatcher meticulously reconstructs the daily lives of villagers during this harrowing period. With unwavering commitment to historical accuracy, he paints a vivid picture of the villagers' experiences, knowledge, and beliefs as they grappled with the devastating plague. The narrative is enriched by a cast of characters based on real individuals named in the town's archives, whilst a series of dramatic vignettes illustrate how contemporaries likely experienced these momentous events.
Through this unique approach, readers gain unprecedented insight into the intimate details of living and dying in a medieval community besieged by humanity's greatest calamity. Hatcher's work provides a compelling and deeply human perspective on this pivotal moment in history, offering a window into the terror, resilience, and faith of those who faced the Black Death firsthand.
Book ISBN: | 9780753823071 |
Book Author: | John Hatcher |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Book Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Book Dimensions: | 212 x 130 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2009-09-07 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 284g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’