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A chilling glimpse into 17th-century London during the height of plague. ""Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and Aldermen of the City of London, concerning the infection of the plague"" offers a rare primary source perspective on a city grappling with devastating disease. This historical document details the public health measures enacted by London's governing body in response to the plague. Discover the strategies and directives implemented to combat the spread of infection, revealing insights into the daily lives and struggles of Londoners facing unimaginable crisis. A valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or the social impact of epidemics. Explore the realities of life in a city besieged by plague through the words of those who governed it. This meticulously prepared edition makes this vital historical record accessible. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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