Borsch, Stuart J. 1964-

The Black Death in Egypt and England : a comparative study / Stuart J. Borsch. - Cario, Egypt : The American University in Cairo Press, 2005. - xii, 195 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

"Dar el Kutub No. 20864/04"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-183) and index.

Introduction : Plague and methodology -- Mortality, irrigation, and landholders in Mamluk Egypt -- The impact of the plagues on the rural economy of Egypt -- The impact of the plagues on the rural economy of England -- The Dinar Jayshi and Agrarian output in England and Egypt -- Prices and wages : a reevaluation -- Conclusion.

9789774249204 (ISBN-13 : pbk.) 9774249208 (ISBN-13 : pbk.)


Black Death--Egypt.
Black Death--England.
Peste negra--Historia.
Muerte negra--Historia.
Economía--Egipto--Siglo XX.


Egipto--Condiciones económicas--1952-1965.

RC 179 / B738b 2005