The medieval leper and his northern heirs
Richards, Peter, 1936 May 25-2000
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Focussing on Britain, Scandinavia and Iceland, this text researches the reality of leprosy sufferers, their hopes, fears, and sufferings. Exploring English medieval sources it highlights the survival of leprosy and medieval attitudes to it.
Main title:
The medieval leper and his northern heirs / Peter Richards.
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Imprint:
Woodbridge : D. S. Brewer, 2000.
Collation:
xvi, 178p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1977.Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-171) and index.
ISBN:
9780859915823 (pbk)
Dewey class:
362.196998362.19699800948
Local class:
362.19699800948
Language:
English
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BRN:
314654