Please try again. The only other detraction from the book is the final chapter, in which Waller delves into more modern interpretations of trance. I've read about half of the book. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017. This item: The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness by John Waller Paperback $14.19 Only 18 left in stock (more on the way). Please try your request again later. Dancing Plagues had struck other cities and villages in Europe previous to 1518, but this event was well documented. The author pieces together the social and political events of the time to reveal how such an odd thing could happen but also makes some strange assumptions about the individuals emotions that are not needed in what is already a fascinating and bizarre study. Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015. Dear ZLibrary User, now we have a dedicated domain, A gripping tale of one of history's most bizarre events, and what it reveals about the strange possibilities of human nature In the searing July heat of 1518, Frau Troffea stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. In 1518, the "Dancing Plague" struck Strasbourg, Germany, and within weeks hundreds of people were dancing uncontrollably in the streets: some to their deaths. The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness - Kindle edition by Waller, John. John Waller. John Waller is a great storyteller, and he certainly makes history interesting and scientific history, in particular, accessible. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Rather disappointing book. A layman’s-terms explanation of the mysterious … Absolutely fascinating! While the cover looks intriguing, it turns out there wasn't really much to the dancing plagues other than poor people worn out by hunger and hard work, so most of the book ... Read full review, Repetitious, mediocre writing overall. Bathed in sweat, she continued to dance. I didn't think I would learn so much about how culture affects people's response to extreme stress. Possibly 100 people danced to their deaths in one of the most bizarre and terrifying plagues in history. Possibly 100 people danced to their deaths in one of the most bizarre and terrifying plagues in history. Got this for Christmas. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Enjoyable read so far! Over the next two months, roughly four hundred people succumbed to the same agonizing compulsion. He is the author of five books, including Einstein's Luck, and has written for several history journals. I have a degree in history and weird history has always fascinated me. In doing so, he sheds light on the strangest capabilities of the human mind and on our own susceptibility to mass hysteria. I have a degree in history and weird history has always fascinated me. Over the next two months, roughly four hundred people succumbed to the same agonizing compulsion. Get this from a library! Waller evokes the hardships, struggles, and ever-present religious atmosphere of late medieval Europe to develop his theory about the causes of the illness that plagued thousands of people in a few separate epidemics during the Middle Ages. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I've read about half of the book. Sourcebooks, Inc., Sep 1, 2009 - History - 288 pages. It arrived quickly - there was one little bend in the front cover, but other than that the condition was as-advertised. 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The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017. There a some strange goings on and people are dancing without end until death or exhaustion. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019. Despite my sympathy to Waller's hypothesis--that the dancing plagues were psychological phenomena--he fails to convince, and grates with a somewhat lopsided view of the state of the Medieval/Reformation-era church. John Waller compellingly evokes the sights, sounds, and aromas; the diseases and hardships; the fervent supernaturalism and the desperate hedonism of the late medieval world. This excellent little account of a forgotten dancing epidemic in 1518 Strasbourg is well-written, informative, and interpretive of the history. [John Waller] -- In the summer of 1518, possibly 100 people dance to their deaths in one of the most bizarre and terrifying plagues in history. If possible, download the file in its original format. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. He is the author of five books, including Einstein's Luck, and has written for several history journals. This satisfied my need for a great history read, interwoven with some very even-handed sociological analysis and comparisons to what may have caused the outbreak of "dancing to one's death" that occurred in Strasbourg, Germany, in 1518. In doing so, he sheds light on the strangest capabilities of the human mind and on our own susceptibility to mass hysteria. Good, informative history written with a somewhat scholarly bent, Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2010. The author pieces together the social and political events of the time to reveal how such an odd thing could happen but also makes some strange assumptions about the individuals emotions that are not needed in what is already a fascinating and bizarre study. John Waller compellingly evokes the sights, sounds, and aromas; the diseases and hardships; the fervent supernaturalism and the desperate hedonism of the late medieval world. It may takes up to 1-5 minutes before you received it. A gripping tale of one of history's most bizarre events, and what it reveals about the strange possibilities of human nature. The story is very well-told and supplied with plenty of facts and good research. Bathed in sweat, she continued to dance. Despite my sympathy to Waller's hypothesis--that the dancing plagues were psychological phenomena--he fails to convince, and grates with a somewhat lopsided view of the state of the Medieval/Reformation-era church. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Dancing Plagues had struck other cities and villages in Europe previous to 1518, but this event was well documented. The plague began on July 14, 1518, when Frau Troffea stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and danced madly for hours despite extreme exhaustion and swollen, bleeding feet. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? A good purchase. Read full review, Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. But compared with other historical examinations of mass hysteria, Waller's analysis lacks breadth and depth—a shame, given the fascinating material he has to work with. "An original, curious subject rendered in readable prose." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2014. Please try again. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The file will be sent to your email address. I picked up this book just from an interest in medieval history and the bizarre. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019. A gripping tale of one of history's most bizarre events, and what it reveals about the strange possibilities of human nature. There was a problem loading your book clubs. At its peak, the epidemic claimed the lives of fifteen men, women, and children a day. Please try again. In doing so, he sheds light on the strangest capabilities of the human mind and on our own susceptibility to mass hysteria. 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Possibly 100 people danced to their deaths in one of the most bizarre and terrifying plagues in history. In his sometimes compelling and often superficial tale, Michigan State medical historian Waller draws on fresh historical evidence to recreate a society stricken by famine, in which illness was seen as a punishment from God, and laypeople resented the corruption of priests and nobles. In Strasbourg in 1518, a dance craze began that, far from being a mere fashion, was a form of hysteria in which people literally danced themselves to death. The only other detraction from the book is the final chapter, in which Waller delves into more modern interpretations of trance. The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Despite my sympathy to Waller's hypothesis--that the dancing plagues were psychological phenomena--he fails to convince, and grates with a somewhat lopsided view of the state of the Medieval/Reformation-era church. The dancing plague : the strange, true story of an extraordinary illness. The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you've read. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In doing so, he sheds light on the strangest capabilities of the human mind and on our own susceptibility to mass hysteria. Read full review. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Waller certainly cites many of his sources, but at times, I found myself wondering where he got his information.
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