The Sweating Sickness in England

A historical account published in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1857. This publication provides an in-depth examination of the English Sweating Sickness, a series of devastating epidemics that affected England primarily in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Webb's work focuses on the origins, characteristics, and mortality associated with the disease, which struck fear and confusion throughout England during its outbreaks.