Book Title: | The Dance of Death in Late Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Environmental Stress, Mortality and Social Response Routledge Environmental Humanities |
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Book Category: | History |
Book Type: | PDF Book |
Book Pages: | 257 |
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Post Date: | October 8, 2023 |
Language: | English |
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The Dance of Death in Late Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Environmental Stress, Mortality and Social Response Routledge Environmental Humanities
“The Dance of Death in Late Medieval and Renaissance Europe: Environmental Stress, Mortality and Social Response” is a groundbreaking work that explores the intersection of environmental factors, mortality rates, and societal reactions during a critical period in European history. Written by esteemed scholars Andrea Kiss and Kathleen Pribyl, this book delves deep into the intricate relationship between human beings and their environment, shedding light on the profound impact it had on mortality patterns and the collective psyche of the time.
Spanning from the late medieval period to the Renaissance, the authors draw upon an extensive range of primary sources, including historical documents, artwork, and literature, to paint a vivid picture of a society grappling with the omnipresent specter of death. They argue that the Dance of Death, a recurring motif in visual arts and literature of the period, served as a poignant reflection of the environmental stressors that plagued European populations and shaped their responses to mortality.
Kiss and Pribyl meticulously analyze the various environmental stressors that contributed to high mortality rates during this period. From recurring famines and epidemics to extreme weather events and the impact of warfare, they provide.
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