The term "plague" refers to not one but several major outbreaks in the course of European history and around the world. Three severe pandemics decimated Europe and neighboring regions between 541 and 1894.
Various populations around the globe have suffered from plague outbreaks in addition to those named above. Please visit the video below if you would like an introduction to the history of the plague. Other resources on this page include books, primary sources, databases, and more. More general resources from the home page will also be useful.
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