A History of Bubonic Plague in the British Isles


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How the black rat introduced the bubonic plague into Britain, and the subsequent effects on social and economic life.







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The Kings and Their Hawks


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Perhaps the equivalent of polo-playing today, the sport of falconry was the preserve of the wealthy and royalty, regarded as both a suitable and enjoyable leisure activity, and as a source of status and prestige.