The Black Death, and The Dancing Mania
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Authors:
- Babington, B. G. (Benjamin Guy)
1794 - 1866
- Hecker, J. F. C. (Justus Friedrich Carl)
1795 - 1850
- Morley, Henry
1822 - 1894
About this book
In the wake of the catastrophic Black Death, which ravaged Europe in the 14th century, society grappled with profound psychological and social upheaval. J. F. C. Hecker's "The Black Death, and The Dancing Mania" offers a meticulous exploration of these phenomena, examining the interplay between the plague's devastation and the bizarre outbreaks of collective hysteria known as the Dancing Mania. This historical account not only sheds light on the unrelenting grip of fear and despair but also reveals how communities sought solace through shared experiences of madness. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this compelling work invites readers to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
