Great Plague of London

jobs to support their families. Also, the great fire of London in 1666 created a positive outcome for many in England. Before the fire, England dealt with two problems: poverty and the plague. On September 2, 1666, the fire started in the early morning hours in a bakery shop. Samuel Pepys describes the effects of fire in his hometown as devastating, “so home with a sad heart,” (Pepys). The fire burned down the majority of London, including the London Bridge, 13,200 houses, and churches. At…

Ring Around the Rosie Most people can recognize the common adolescent schoolyard game “Ring Around the Rosie.” Many, though, would naught recognize the manifestations of the Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, displayed in the nursery rhyme. This correlation leaves many scholars believing that the two contain a sickening connection. The opening phrase refers to a rash symptom that began in the early stages. “A pocketful of posey” explains how people would carry around flowers in hopes…

Leonardo da Vinci’s “Virgin of the Rocks” and Mary Cassatt’s “After the Bath” are two pieces of art I will be comparing and contrasting. [HELP] “Virgin of the Rocks”, also known as, “Madonna of the Rocks” are two pieces of art composed by Leonardo da Vinci, who was a Renaissance artist. They were created in return for a commission by the Fraternity of Immaculate Conception on April 25th, 1483. This painting was going to be in the Church of San Francesco Grande for an altarpiece that would hang…

to women by the London council. The main function of a woman’s economic role between 1350 and 1700 was the household as due to the household being the key economic unit in that much of its production was consumed by the family. Although there were some cases of exceptional women becoming independent when it comes to contributing to the economy, this was rarely done whilst they were married. An overwhelming majority of the…

Corruption of London In the late 1700s, Britain was a global power having most of the world under its control. During this time, it would experience many changes like the revolutions in the America and in France. In addition, Britain would see another revolution called the Industrial Revolution that would end hundreds of years of feudalism and bring about a new era of advancements. Where upper class would not just be of noble birth, but also those with money and influence at their disposal and…

The spread of tuberculosis in society changed the way medicine was approached to a more scientific focus. The disease also shifted the idea that the sick should not be helped to one more focused on community. Malcolm Morris calls for a “crusade against tuberculosis” in his article titled “The Prevention of Consumption.” In the article, Morris focuses on the way tuberculosis is transmitted, action by public authorities, sanatoriums, and the help for all people as ways to combat tuberculosis.…

1. Europe has not always been as prominent as it is today. The first civilizations to develop in 4000 BC were Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, and China. During that time Europe was still in the Neolithic Age. However, in 2000 BC, Europe suddenly went from the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age and immediately to the Iron Age in a matter of 150 years. This took the first civilizations 2000 years to accomplish. The cause of this is thought to be due to the Aryan migration. For a short time…

open dumps are mainly found in forests, swimming pools, abandoned buildings and forests. The reason as to why they are discouraged is because of their varied environmental effects. First, they breed pests, as well as vectors of diseases. This poses a great threat to the people in the environment. Other environmental effects include inhalation of toxic gases,…

INTRODUCTION Charles II was a king of England, Scotland, and Ireland whose restoration to the throne in 1660, marked the end of republican rule in England. He was asked by Parliament to rule England after the death of Oliver Cromwell. Charles was known for his cavorting lifestyle and feuds with Parliament. Early Life Charles was born May 29, 1630. He is the second son of Charles I and Henrietta Marie of France. In 1642, civil war broke out between Parliament and Charles I over his claim of…

The Hundred Years War was a series of battles between England and France in the period of 1337-1453. It’s one of the largest conflicts in medieval history. The War had influenced these two country’s political system, economic development and initiated the rose of nationalism. In this essay, I’m going to focus on why and how did the English finally lose the Hundred Years War. In fact, the English was not always inferior throughout the century. They used to have advantages in different periods…