Defoe's History Of The Great Plague In London, A Journal Of The Plague Year

Defoe's History Of The Great Plague In London, A Journal Of The Plague Year: Being Observations Or Memorials Of The Most Remarkable Occurrences is a book written by Daniel Defoe in 1895. The book is a detailed account of the Great Plague that ravaged London in 1665. It is written in the form of a journal, with Defoe taking on the persona of a witness to the events of the time. The book provides a vivid and harrowing description of the outbreak, including the symptoms of the disease, the measures taken to try and contain it, and the impact it had on the people of London. It also describes the social and economic consequences of the plague, as well as the religious and philosophical debates that arose in its wake. Defoe's account is based on his own research and interviews with survivors, as well as on official documents and other contemporary sources. The book is considered a landmark in the history of journalism and is still widely read and studied today for its insights into the social and cultural history of 17th-century England.As Well Public As Private Which Happened In London During The Last Great Visitation In 1665.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.