An Account of the Plague Which Raged at Moscow, in 1771 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear medical account of the Moscow plague of 1771, showing how symptoms, quarantine, and hospital care shaped the response.

This nonfiction work presents an in‑depth look at the epidemic in Moscow in 1771. It combines clinical detail with on‑the‑ground descriptions of quarantine, patient care, and hospital procedures, offering a historical view of how authorities and caregivers organized a response.

• Explore the symptoms and disease progress described by early observers, including fever, buboes, and delirium.
• Learn how quarantine practices were implemented to prevent spread within families and the city.
• See how a major hospital and a foundling institution managed care, staffing, and supplies during the crisis.
• Understand the debates about prevention and treatment that surrounded the outbreak, from prophylactic ideas to practical barriers.

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