Plague, Print, and the Reformation

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Focusing on the intersection of health and religion, this book delves into German plague prints and treatises from 1473 to 1573, revealing how they reflect the historical interplay between plague, medicine, and the Reformation. It offers the most comprehensive analysis of German plague literature, highlighting a significant reform in healing practices during the Renaissance and Reformation periods. The work emphasizes the cultural and medical transformations that occurred in response to the plague, enriching our understanding of this pivotal era.