Publisher's Synopsis
The Plague of Athens, Which Happened in the Second Year of the Peloponnesian War (1709) is a historical account of the catastrophic outbreak of disease that ravaged the city of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. Written by Thomas Sprat, an English bishop and scholar, the book provides a detailed description of the symptoms and effects of the disease, as well as the social, political, and cultural impact it had on the people of Athens. Sprat draws on a variety of sources, including ancient Greek texts, to provide a comprehensive and informative account of this devastating event. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece, the Peloponnesian War, or the history of medicine.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.
