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The Black Death

1347 – 1351

The Black Death, or the plague, swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing widespread devastation. It killed millions and led to profound changes in society, including shifts in economic and social structures. The plague’s impact reshaped Europe’s population, labor market, and attitudes toward life and death.

Picture books

Run Far, Run Fast

Gripping story of a girl trying to escape the plague

The Acrobat and the Angel

Retelling of a medieval folk tale about a young plague survivor

Chapter books

The Door in the Wall

Classic novel of a boy in plague-era England

Maria and the Plague: A Black Death Survival Story

Story of an Italian girl fighting to survive the plague

The Black Death (Graphic Medieval History)

Three plague stories told in graphic novel form

Non-fiction books

What Was the Plague?

Excellent introduction to the plague and its consequences

Plague! Epidemics and Scourges Through the Ages

Irreverent introduction to the Black Death and other historical epidemics

The Black Death (Turning Points)

Exploration of the Black Death with comparisons to other historical outbreaks

Medieval Medicine And the Plague

The Plague through the lens of medieval medical practices

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