LibGuides: Sose: Black Death

Books in the Stephens Library

The Black Death, 1348 (Eye Witness to History)
Provides a good description of the Black Death, including a map show the spread of the disease
Religious Interpretations of the Causes of the Plague
A short description of the religious explanations used to explain the cause of the plague at the time.
The Black Death and Early Public Health Measures
Read about the measures that were introduced in an effort to control the spread of the plague.
The Global Impacts of the Black Death
Visit this article and the links it provides at the bottom of the page to access comprehensive information about the Black Death.
On the trail of the Black Death (ABC Science)
A comprehensive discussion of the plague. Links to related stories are also provided.
Black Death (History Channel)
Watch the short video (2 min) and read the article for a good description of the plague.

Watch this short (4 min), engaging TED-Ed video about the Black Death

Browse our ClickView Library for videos about the Black Death