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Scotland's Black Death: The Foul Death of the English
Scotland's Black Death The Foul Death of the English Author:Karen Jillings During the early months of 1349, Scottish soldiers engaged in border warfare praised God that many of their English opponents were felled by a new and terrifying affliction. However, within months the Scots themselves began to fall victim to what they described as "the foul death of the English." — No aspect of life went untouched... more » by this virulent disease. Beyond the physical devastation caused, Karen Jillings also describes the social impact of the plague --- cynicism towards the Church and the abandonment of serfdom --- that was integral to the development of the country.« less