Abstract
The article focuses on the discussion of the so-called "Antonine Plague", the first historically documented pandemic event. In the span of 23 years, from 165 to 189, a virus, not yet identified with certainty, caused many millions of victims and very serious consequences on the economic and social life of the Roman Empire and also in the surrounding territories. However, the society of the time showed considerable resilience and the consequences of the crisis could eventually be satisfactorily overcome
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] The Antonine Plague: the first true pandemic in history |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 39-41 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | NUOVA SECONDARIA |
| Volume | XXXVIII |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Antonines
- Antonini
- impero romano
- pandemia
- pandemic
- roman empire