Health and the City: Disease, Environment and Government in Norwich, 1200-1575
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In 1559, William Cuningham MD published an image of a quintessentially healthy city. The source of his inspiration was Norwich, one of England's largest and wealthiest provincial boroughs. Though idealized, Cuningham's "map" fairly represented the municipalities' attempts to rebuild and improve the infrastructure. But his image also covered up many problems: Norwich in reality was pocked by decayed housing, deteriorating streets and polluted waterways,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1903153603
ISBN13:9781903153604
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:York Medieval Press
Length:276 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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