by John Kelly · Harper Perennial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007150700
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Delve into a compelling and detailed history of the Black Death, the devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century. John Kelly meticulously reconstructs the journey of the disease, using original sources such as diaries, letters, and manuscripts. Discover the personal and collective impact of this catastrophe that changed the course of European history, narrated through the voices of those who lived through it.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Donald Kelly was a Royal Navy officer. He served in the First World War as commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Dublin which came close to intercepting the German battlecruiser SMS Goeben. After the War he took charge of a naval force dispatched to strengthen the Mediterranean Fleet during the Chanak Crisis. After serving as Fourth Sea Lord and then commander of the 1st Battle Squadron, Kelly, known for his skill in personnel matters, was asked to take command of the Atlantic Fleet in the aftermath of the Invergordon Mutiny. He rapidly restored discipline and issued a report which was quite critical of the Admiralty Board's handling of the pay cuts issue in the first place. He went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
