The Bubonic Plague During The Renaissance

The renaissance is a time where we get some of the best art ever created but, it is also the time where the world suffers its most catastrophic event ever, the Bubonic Plague. Originating from the Gobi desert in China, the plague or Black Death spread like wildfire across Europe and Asia. The Black Death had a major impact on society and the city. A writer named Boccaccio wrote a first-hand account on the effects of the plague. His writing on the plague does a good job on helping historians depict how the plague disrupted the social order in the city of Florence and tells us how it affected families. The plague was a serious disaster in the world during the renaissance, disrupting rule, social order and families. Boccaccio stated that