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Cholera
Amanda J. Thomas
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Description for Cholera
Hardback. A fresh approach to the history of Victorian Britain and the consequences of cholera for nineteenth century society. Applying fascinating, original research, the author follows outbreaks of cholera as they spread through the country during the 1830s to 1860s, while also describing the human stories behind the outbreaks. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8-page plate sectionn. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 576.
Discover the story of the disease that devastated the Victorian population, and brought about major changes in sanitation. Drawing on the latest scientific research and a wealth of archival material, Amanda Thomas uses first-hand accounts, blending personal stories with an overview of the history of the disease and its devastating after-effects on British society. This fascinating history of a catastrophic disease uncovers forgotten stories from each of the major cholera outbreaks in 1831-3, 1848-9, 1853-4 and 1866. Amanda Thomas reveals that Victorian theories about the disease were often closer to the truth than we might assume, among them the belief ... Read more
Discover the story of the disease that devastated the Victorian population, and brought about major changes in sanitation. Drawing on the latest scientific research and a wealth of archival material, Amanda Thomas uses first-hand accounts, blending personal stories with an overview of the history of the disease and its devastating after-effects on British society. This fascinating history of a catastrophic disease uncovers forgotten stories from each of the major cholera outbreaks in 1831-3, 1848-9, 1853-4 and 1866. Amanda Thomas reveals that Victorian theories about the disease were often closer to the truth than we might assume, among them the belief ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
570g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783463503
SKU
V9781783463503
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About Amanda J. Thomas
AMANDA THOMAS is an author, historian and linguist; she has previously worked in journalism, and public relations for television companies including The Walt Disney Company and Television New Zealand. In her early career she was involved with the PR launch of satellite television in Europe. Her 2010 book, The Lambeth Cholera Outbreak of 1848-1849 prompted London's Lambeth Council ... Read more
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