Introduction In the annals of human history, few events are as haunting and devastating as the Great Plague of Marseille, which unfolded between 1720 and 1723. This catastrophic outbreak of bubonic and pneumonic plague struck the vibrant port city of Marseille, France, with unparalleled ferocity. Over the course of three harrowing years, it claimed the […]
- Tags Bubonic and pneumonic plague in France, Desperation and self-flagellation in the 18th century, Economic consequences of Marseille's plague, Grand Saint-Antoine and the plague, Historical outbreaks of infectious disease, Human suffering and triumph in epidemics, Impact of the Great Plague on society, Legacy of the Great Plague in literature, Lessons from the Marseille plague, Limits of medical knowledge in the 18th century, Literature and art inspired by plagues, Marseille's enduring spirit after the plague, Marseille's historical plague outbreak, Public health measures in the 18th century, Religious responses during the Marseille plague, Resilience in the face of adversity, The burning of the Grand Saint-Antoine, The vulnerability of prosperous communities, Unseen threats and their impact on history, Urban planning and disease control