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Justinian’s Flea

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SKU: 9780143113812

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“Justinian’s Flea” (ISBN: 9780143113812) by Burton Raffel, Maria Rosa Menocal tells the epic story of how the bubonic plague, carried by fleas, devastated the Byzantine Empire during Justinian’s reign. Explore the intersection of history and biology, and discover how a tiny organism altered the course of one of the world’s greatest empires. Buy “Justinian’s Flea” and uncover this gripping historical narrative today!

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780143113812
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 19
  • Height: 208 mm
  • No of Pages: 384
  • Series Title: English
  • Width: 137 mm
  • ISBN-10: 014311381X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 317 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for Justinian’s Flea

  1. Paras Gohri –

    A fascinating look at a pivotal moment in history. Raffel and Menocal bring the era to life. Highly recommended!

  2. Vivek –

    The detail was at times overwhelming and hard to keep straight.

  3. Yash Parmar –

    Some of the historical facts were questionable but overall good read.

  4. Jhalak Grover –

    I was hoping for a lighter read but overall, it was okay.

  5. Priyanshu Kumar Gupta –

    A solid overview of the bubonic plague’s impact. Some sections were repetitive, but I still enjoyed it.

  6. Sahitya Narvariya –

    The book really opens your eyes to the effects of the past and impact today.

  7. Abhigyan Raj –

    This book changed my perspective on history. It is a reminder of how fragile civilizations are.

  8. Parth Sarthy Parmar –

    I was captivated by the narrative. The authors paint a vivid picture of the Byzantine Empire.

  9. Shambhavi Kalash –

    Easy to read and understand, well worth the read.

  10. Prashant Sagar –

    Excellent research and engaging storytelling. “Justinian’s Flea” is a must-read for anyone interested in Byzantine history.

  11. Bharat Chandila –

    The book was well worth the read and learned so much.

  12. Manjeet Dahiya –

    I found myself hooked and could not put it down.

  13. Aditya Dongre –

    The book brought to light interesting facts that are not widely known. A very interesting read.

  14. Pratibha Verma –

    History brought to life and told in an engaging manner.

  15. Brathin Karthik U –

    The impact of the plague is well-documented. I learned a lot, though some parts felt a bit slow-paced.

  16. Nidhi Singh –

    The book provides detailed explanation of the plague. However, it could be more concise.

  17. Anuvrinda Sharma –

    I was not excited about the topic but I soon changed my mind.

  18. Arya Kalia –

    While informative, the book could have used more maps and visual aids. Overall, a decent read.

  19. Nandani Agrawal –

    A bit dry, but informative. I’d recommend it to anyone who is serious about studying history.

  20. Pranjal Yadav –

    Interesting subject matter, but the writing style was a bit dense at times. Still worth a read for history buffs.

  21. Muskaan Bareja –

    I thought the title was misleading and I was expecting something else.

  22. Parth Shahi –

    Good source of information but requires focus to fully absorb.

  23. Sreyoshi Gope –

    I struggled to get through it as the writing style was not my favorite.

  24. Abhishek Kumar –

    A gripping account of the plague’s devastation. The authors skillfully weave together history and science.

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