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The Plague in Berlin in 1576: Historical Analysis

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Highlights

The book *The Plague in Berlin 1576* offers a fascinating examination of the first printed Berlin poster and the historical struggle against the epidemic.

  • Comprehensive analysis of a rediscovered plague treatise by the personal physician Leonhart Thurneisser zum Thurn
  • Historical review of Berlin city life and the medical challenges in the 16th century
  • Includes an exclusive facsimile of the rare 1576 broadsheet as a historical document
  • Detailed explanations and commentaries on early modern medicines and pharmaceutical instructions
  • High-quality production on 160 pages with numerous color and black-and-white illustrations
  • Scientifically sound research by the experts Dr. Diethelm Eikermann and Dr. Gabriele Kaiser
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The Plague in Berlin in 1576: Historical Analysis
The Plague in Berlin in 1576: Historical Analysis
The Plague in Berlin in 1576: Historical Analysis

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Questions about the product The Plague in Berlin in 1576: Historical Analysis

What was the main event in Berlin in 1576 that is addressed in the historical analysis?

The main event was the outbreak of the bubonic plague, which raged between June 1576 and February 1577. It claimed over 4,000 lives, wiping out approximately 50 percent of Berlin's population at the time. In this context, the plague regiment of Leonhart Thurneisser produced what was probably the first printed Berlin poster as a public warning against the Black Death.
Who was the author of the Berlin Plague Regiment published in 1576, and what position did he hold at the court of the Elector?

The author of the Berlin Plague Regiment, published in 1576, was Leonhart Thurneisser zum Thurn. He held the position of personal physician at the court of Elector Johann Georg of Brandenburg.
Which authors wrote the historical analysis of the plague in Berlin in 1576, and which publishing house released the work?

The historical analysis was written by Diethelm Eikermann and Gabriele Kaiser and was published by Basilisken-Presse (in the publishing house Natur & Text).
What media-historical peculiarity is attributed to the “Plague Regiment” published by Leonhart Thurneisser in 1576 in this analysis?

Leonhart Thurneisser's "Plague Regiment," published in 1576, is considered the first printed poster in Berlin. It is a public proclamation against the Black Death and is regarded as a unique document of early modern literature and pharmacy.