In the summer of 1518, a woman began to dance in the streets of Strasbourg—and could not stop. Within days, dozens joined her. Within weeks, the city was caught in a fever of motion that no one understood. Was it divine punishment? Mass hysteria? A sickness of the body, or of the soul?
This haunting true story explores one of history’s strangest and most unsettling events—a collective madness that revealed the fragile boundaries between faith, fear, and the human need for meaning. Drawing from the world of medieval Europe on the edge of change, it uncovers how hunger, disease, superstition, and political tension converged to create a moment when reason lost its footing and belief took hold of the body itself.
Moving between history, psychology, and reflection, the book examines what happens when suffering becomes rhythm, when the desperate search for understanding turns into performance, and when entire communities surrender to forces they cannot explain.
More than a recounting of a bizarre episode, it is a meditation on what it means to be human under pressure—to seek order in chaos, purpose in pain, and unity in shared delirium. The dance ended five centuries ago. Its echoes have never stopped.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In the summer of 1518, a woman began to dance in the streets of Strasbourg-and could not stop. Within days, dozens joined her. Within weeks, the city was caught in a fever of motion that no one understood. Was it divine punishment? Mass hysteria? A sickness of the body, or of the soul? This haunting true story explores one of history's strangest and most unsettling events-a collective madness that revealed the fragile boundaries between faith, fear, and the human need for meaning. Drawing from the world of medieval Europe on the edge of change, it uncovers how hunger, disease, superstition, and political tension converged to create a moment when reason lost its footing and belief took hold of the body itself. Moving between history, psychology, and reflection, the book examines what happens when suffering becomes rhythm, when the desperate search for understanding turns into performance, and when entire communities surrender to forces they cannot explain. More than a recounting of a bizarre episode, it is a meditation on what it means to be human under pressure-to seek order in chaos, purpose in pain, and unity in shared delirium. The dance ended five centuries ago. Its echoes have never stopped. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781105951756
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers L2-9781105951756
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers L2-9781105951756
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 408700880
Anzahl: 4 verfügbar
Anbieter: Books Puddle, New York, NY, USA
Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26405534735
Anzahl: 4 verfügbar
Anbieter: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Deutschland
Zustand: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18405534725
Anzahl: 4 verfügbar
Anbieter: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C9781105951756
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the summer of 1518, a woman began to dance in the streets of Strasbourg-and could not stop. Within days, dozens joined her. Within weeks, the city was caught in a fever of motion that no one understood. Was it divine punishment Mass hysteria A sickness of the body, or of the soul This haunting true story explores one of history's strangest and most unsettling events-a collective madness that revealed the fragile boundaries between faith, fear, and the human need for meaning. Drawing from the world of medieval Europe on the edge of change, it uncovers how hunger, disease, superstition, and political tension converged to create a moment when reason lost its footing and belief took hold of the body itself.Moving between history, psychology, and reflection, the book examines what happens when suffering becomes rhythm, when the desperate search for understanding turns into performance, and when entire communities surrender to forces they cannot explain.More than a recounting of a bizarre episode, it is a meditation on what it means to be human under pressure-to seek order in chaos, purpose in pain, and unity in shared delirium. The dance ended five centuries ago. Its echoes have never stopped. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781105951756
Anzahl: 2 verfügbar
Anbieter: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In the summer of 1518, a woman began to dance in the streets of Strasbourg-and could not stop. Within days, dozens joined her. Within weeks, the city was caught in a fever of motion that no one understood. Was it divine punishment? Mass hysteria? A sickness of the body, or of the soul? This haunting true story explores one of history's strangest and most unsettling events-a collective madness that revealed the fragile boundaries between faith, fear, and the human need for meaning. Drawing from the world of medieval Europe on the edge of change, it uncovers how hunger, disease, superstition, and political tension converged to create a moment when reason lost its footing and belief took hold of the body itself. Moving between history, psychology, and reflection, the book examines what happens when suffering becomes rhythm, when the desperate search for understanding turns into performance, and when entire communities surrender to forces they cannot explain. More than a recounting of a bizarre episode, it is a meditation on what it means to be human under pressure-to seek order in chaos, purpose in pain, and unity in shared delirium. The dance ended five centuries ago. Its echoes have never stopped. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781105951756
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In the summer of 1518, a woman began to dance in the streets of Strasbourg-and could not stop. Within days, dozens joined her. Within weeks, the city was caught in a fever of motion that no one understood. Was it divine punishment? Mass hysteria? A sickness of the body, or of the soul? This haunting true story explores one of history's strangest and most unsettling events-a collective madness that revealed the fragile boundaries between faith, fear, and the human need for meaning. Drawing from the world of medieval Europe on the edge of change, it uncovers how hunger, disease, superstition, and political tension converged to create a moment when reason lost its footing and belief took hold of the body itself. Moving between history, psychology, and reflection, the book examines what happens when suffering becomes rhythm, when the desperate search for understanding turns into performance, and when entire communities surrender to forces they cannot explain. More than a recounting of a bizarre episode, it is a meditation on what it means to be human under pressure-to seek order in chaos, purpose in pain, and unity in shared delirium. The dance ended five centuries ago. Its echoes have never stopped. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781105951756
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar