Routledge Negotiating the French Pox in Early Modern Germany

Explore the complex history of the French pox (Morbus Gallicus) through this scholarly study of the German Imperial city of Augsburg from 1495 to 1630. Part of the History of Medicine in Context series, this work examines how disease identity was shaped by local factors and constant negotiation. Rather than applying modern medical concepts to the past, this book looks at how early modern medical theory allowed for significant flexibility in defining illness. It provides a deep look into how disease identification functioned as a local process. By combining the conceptual side of medicine with its practical application, the text offers a clear view of how medical knowledge was used in daily life during this era. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in the history of medicine, early modern European history, and the social construction of disease. It uses a wide range of primary source materials to build a detailed picture of how medical theories and practical realities met in the streets of Augsburg.