Infectious Disease and Its Repercussions in Sixth-Century Antioch

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Abstract

Amidst all of the ills that struck Antioch in the sixth century, the bubonic plague ranks high. This chapter addresses the actual entity of the pestilence, calling into question the reports in the ancient sources.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAntioch on the Orontes
Subtitle of host publicationHistory, Society, Ecology, and Visual Culture
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages464-488
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9781108988988
ISBN (Print)9781108833998
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024

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© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024.

Keywords

  • Antioch
  • Disease
  • Malalas
  • Plague

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