Doctoring the Black Death

Interested in the Black Death, but not a medical doctor? That is just fine! John Aberth does a fantastic job of diving into the Black Death, doctors trying to figure out what was happening, and worse of all - how to treat it.
There are jokes (okay, we are going with jokes) that there were times that you were better off without a doctor unless you were looking to leave this earth. Even something as simple as a sore throat could be a death warrant with some of the quackery that was going on.
However, there were some doctors that were doing everything they could to really save lives, not just relying on “this is how we have always done it,” but looking for something new that might actually keep their patients alive.

During the time of the Black Death, there had to be a lot of despair among doctors, as they searched for not only a reason but a cure. Breaking down the causes, diving into the histories, and some of the prevailing theories of the day.

While you might want to feel overwhelmed at times while reading - keep going! It is so very worth it, and is full of so much fabulous information. I was not disappointed at all!