[Jimmy Valentine]

There is a good book “Justinians Flea” which explores how the Plague came to Byzantium brought by grain ships from Egypt. Devastated their population.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks JV, and actually, despite being past the Xmas season, a good one to post...

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Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire by William Rosen Kindle edition website FAQ

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