A History of Epidemic PestilencesFrom the Earliest Ages, 1495 Years Before the Birth of our Saviour to 1848

With Researches into Their Nature, Causes, and Prophylaxis

Bascome

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528120309
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: 19th Century History

A History of Epidemic Pestilences: From the Earliest Ages, 1495 Years Before the Birth of our Saviour to 1848, With Researches into Their Nature, Causes, and Prophylaxis is a comprehensive and meticulously researched chronicle of humanity's long struggle with epidemic diseases. Authored by Edward Bascome, this seminal work traces the occurrence and impact of pestilences across more than three millennia, beginning with ancient records and extending through to the mid-19th century. Drawing on historical documents, medical treatises, and contemporary accounts, Bascome provides detailed narratives of major outbreaks, including the Plague of Athens, the Black Death, the Great Plague of London, and numerous lesser-known epidemics that shaped societies and altered the course of history. The book delves into the social, political, and environmental factors that contributed to the spread of disease, offering insights into the prevailing medical theories and public health responses of each era. Bascome's analysis is enriched by his exploration of the nature and causes of epidemic diseases, examining the roles of climate, sanitation, trade, and human behavior. He also investigates the evolution of prophylactic measures, from quarantine and fumigation to early vaccination efforts, highlighting both successes and failures in the fight against contagion. A History of Epidemic Pestilences stands as a vital resource for understanding the persistent threat of infectious diseases and the ways in which societies have responded to them. It is an essential reference for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of medicine, history, and public health. Through its exhaustive research and vivid storytelling, the book illuminates the enduring challenges posed by epidemic diseases and the resilience of the human spirit in confronting them.

Table of contents

• A HISTORY OF EPIDEMIC PESTILENCES FROM THE EARLIEST AGES, 1495 Years before the Birth of our Saviour to 1848: WITH RESEARCHES INTO THEIR NATURE, CAUSES, AND PROPHYLAXIS.
• DEDICATION.
• PREFACE.
• CHAPTER I. FROM 1495 B.C. TO A.D. 540.
• CHAPTER II. FROM A.D. 543 TO 1330.
• CHAPTER III. FROM A.D. 1333 TO 1418.
• CHAPTER IV. FROM A.D. 1418 TO 1530.
• CHAPTER V. FROM A.D. 1530 TO 1613.
• CHAPTER VI. FROM A.D. 1616 TO 1704.
• CHAPTER VII. FROM A.D. 1705 TO 1795.
• CHAPTER VIII. FROM A.D. 1795 TO 1848.
• CHAPTER IX. NATURE AND CAUSES OF EPIDEMIC PESTILENCES.
• CHAPTER X. OF THE CAUSES OF EPIDEMIC PESTILENCES.
• CHAPTER XI. OF CONTAGION.
• CHAPTER XII. PROPHYLAXIS: OR THE MODE OF PREVENTING DISEASE.
• BIBLIOGRAPHY.
• GENERAL INDEX.
• CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX
• FOOTNOTES: