Publication Date:
2023-11-16
Description:
Natural disasters frequently affected medieval populations. This book explores what happened when meteorological hazards struck how medieval communities reacted and what steps they took to protect themselves against future risks. Through archaeological and historical sources of evidence, the diverse impacts unleashed by disasters on medieval society are traced to provide a well-rounded understanding of catastrophes in the medieval past.
Keywords:
Natural disasters
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medieval beliefs
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resilience
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flooding
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bic Book Industry Communication::G Reference, information & interdisciplinary subjects::GT Interdisciplinary studies::GTG General studies
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bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HB History::HBL History: earliest times to present day::HBLC Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500::HBLC1 Medieval history
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bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PD Science: general issues
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bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RG Geography::RGB Physical geography & topography
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bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RN The environment
Language:
English
Format:
image/jpeg
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