The bubonic plague was not limited to Europe, the plague originated in China and was brought to Europe through the trade routes with China. It is estimated that the plague removed about a quarter of the worlds population. I would rate that as devastating.
2007-03-18 13:03:06
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answered by DeSaxe 6
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During the mid-14th century, the Black Death, a massive and deadly pandemic, swept through Eurasia, killing approximately one third of the population (according to some estimates) and changing the course of Asian and European history. It is estimated that anywhere from a quarter to two-thirds of Europe's population became victims to the plague, making the Black Death the largest death toll from any known non-viral epidemic. While accurate statistical data do not exist, it is estimated that 1/4 of England's population, totaling 4.2 million, died while a higher percentage of individuals likely died in Italy. Northeastern Germany, Bohemia, Poland and Hungary, on the other hand, are believed to have suffered less while there are no estimates for Russia or the Balkans at all.
In many European cities and countries, the presence of Jews was blamed for the arrival of the plague, and they were killed in pogroms or expelled.
The Black Death continued to strike parts of Europe throughout the 14th century, the 15th century and the 16th century with constantly falling intensity and fatality, strongly suggesting rising resistance due to genetic selection.[6] Some have argued that changes in hygiene habits and strong efforts within public health and sanitation had a significant impact on the rate of infection. Also, medical practices of the time were based largely on spiritual and astrological factors, but towards the end of the plague doctors took a more scientific approach to helping patients.
2007-03-18 12:40:49
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answered by private:) 1
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The Bubonic plague is unquestionably carried by ability of rodents, or to be particular, by ability of fleas that chew rodents. the certainly reason is a bacteria it truly is transmitted by ability of the fleas. in spite of the undeniable fact that, many cutting-aspect professionals have self assurance that the Black Plague that ravaged Europe in the 1300s wasn't the bubonic plague in any respect. it may instead were a form of Anthrax, that's a ailment undemanding in farm animals.
2016-12-02 04:55:14
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answered by coury 4
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I know a lot about the Bubonic plague, but what's the question?
Let me know.
2007-03-18 12:44:18
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answered by .:Blair:. 5
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Correct. Communism comes as close second- some people seem to think that is also a "natural" phenomenon
2007-03-18 12:46:32
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answered by cp_scipiom 7
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