Leprosy and Charity in Medieval Rouen Leprosy and Charity in Medieval Rouen Elma Brenner Royal Historical Society2015Hardback216pp Illustrated233x155mm 9780861933396 Product Code: 512249 Details Between the 12th and 15th centuries, leprosy and its sufferers had a distinctive impact on the society and religious culture of Rouen, at that time th... DetailsBackDetailsBetween the 12th and 15th centuries, leprosy and its sufferers had a distinctive impact on the society and religious culture of Rouen, at that time the leading city of Normandy. This detailed study of Rouen’s medieval leper houses sheds light on many aspects of economic, political and devotional life as well as issues such as charity and responses to disease and need.Read MoreRead Less publ £60.00now £12.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesMedieval HistorySocial & Industrial HistoryTagsEuropean historyMedicineMedieval historySocial & cultural history