03/06/26

Book presentation: "De la pesta a la grip: la ciutat assetjada"

La gestió municipal de les epidèmies a la Mediterrània, 1348-1918

Eds. Carmel Ferragud - Alfons Zarzoso

https://monografias.editorial.upv.es/index.php/ehl/issue/view/178

June 11th 2026 – 5pm

Saló d'actes. Institut Interuniversitari López Piñero (Palau de Cerveró)

Zoom session: https://uv-es.zoom.us/j/62249733825

Presented by:

• Carmel Ferragud (Universitat de València)
• Alfons Zarzoso (Institució Milà i Fontanals de Investigación en Humanitdades – CSIC)
• Albert Reixach (Universitat de Lleida)
• Pere Salas Vives (Universitat de les Illes Balears)

The book offers a long-term perspective on the impact of epidemics on Mediterranean societies, particularly in the territories of the former Crown of Aragon, from the 15th to the 20th century, emphasising the central role of local authorities. Epidemics are presented as global crises that affect all aspects of social life and reveal both the fragilities and the capacities of collective organisation. The book argues that, in the absence of strong states, local government became the key arena for political, health and social responses, with measures that evolved but maintained a remarkable continuity over the centuries. Through local case studies, it demonstrates how medicine, religion, the economy and municipal power interacted in the management of contagion. The volume covers the great medieval plagues, the plague of 1647–48 and contemporary epidemics such as cholera and the 1918 influenza pandemic, drawing on a wide range of sources. Finally, it highlights the value of a local perspective and dialogue with international historiography to better understand the past and reflect on present and future health challenges.

18/05/26

Library closed in the afternoon of 21 may

The Researchers' Room of the Biblioteca Historicomèdica will be closed on the afternoon of next 21 of May (from 18:00h on). You will have the Study Room on the first floor at your disposal.

If you need to return your book, you can leave it at the concierge desk on the ground floor.

We apologise for any inconvenience

30/03/26

Easter Timetable

The Biblioteca Historicomèdica (Historical Medical Library) will be closed during Holy Week and Easter, between April 3 and April 13, both days included.

We apologize for any inconvenience

27/02/26

Library closed during Fallas

During Fallas the Biblioteca Historicomèdica will remain closed from 14th to 22nd March. 

We apologise for the inconveniences.

18/02/26

Library closed in the afternoons of 24 to 27 of February

The Researchers' Room of the Biblioteca Historicomèdica will be closed on the afternoons of next 24 to 27 of February, both included (from 14:00h on). You will have the Study Room on the first floor at your disposal.

If you need to return your book, you can leave it at the concierge desk on the ground floor.

We apologise for any inconvenience