The 1665 Medical Theory of the Great Plague - Professor Vanessa Harding
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Channel: Gresham College · 2015 · Education
Even with the analytic tools of modern science, we’re not certain what the Great Plague was. Professor Harding gives some contemporary theories about the cause: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/1665-londons-last-great-plague This is a short extract taken from a full lecture. You can enjoy the talk for free on our website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/1665-londons-last-great-plague Gresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 1,800 lectures free to access or download from the website. Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege
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