Cambridge Working Papers in Economic and Social History
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The Cambridge Working Papers in Economic and Social History showcases research by staff, students and affiliates in Cambridge, working on all periods and domains of economic history.
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Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.118735
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June 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.118735
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depending on the epidemiological context. Where smallpox was ubiquitous (as in Sweden) then CFRs were probably 'only' 8 - 10%. But where smallpox was a rare epidemic disease then CFRs could be much higher due to the disruption of economic activities and domestic care.
June 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
depending on the epidemiological context. Where smallpox was ubiquitous (as in Sweden) then CFRs were probably 'only' 8 - 10%. But where smallpox was a rare epidemic disease then CFRs could be much higher due to the disruption of economic activities and domestic care.
The oft-cited case-fatality rate (CFR) of smallpox (Variola major) of 20-30% doesn't hold up to historical evidence.
Eric Schneider and Romola Davenport use evidence from eighteenth century Sweden and Iceland to demonstrate that, before vaccination, smallpox CFRs varied widely
Eric Schneider and Romola Davenport use evidence from eighteenth century Sweden and Iceland to demonstrate that, before vaccination, smallpox CFRs varied widely
June 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The oft-cited case-fatality rate (CFR) of smallpox (Variola major) of 20-30% doesn't hold up to historical evidence.
Eric Schneider and Romola Davenport use evidence from eighteenth century Sweden and Iceland to demonstrate that, before vaccination, smallpox CFRs varied widely
Eric Schneider and Romola Davenport use evidence from eighteenth century Sweden and Iceland to demonstrate that, before vaccination, smallpox CFRs varied widely
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.118480
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May 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.118480
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As large-scale record linking projects gather speed, this case study suggests that reconstructing birth histories could be an important part of their contribution to research in historical demography.
May 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As large-scale record linking projects gather speed, this case study suggests that reconstructing birth histories could be an important part of their contribution to research in historical demography.
Record linking contributes to the reconstruction process by increasing the number of children who can be observed with their mothers at any census and extending the chronological span of observed marriages and births.
May 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Record linking contributes to the reconstruction process by increasing the number of children who can be observed with their mothers at any census and extending the chronological span of observed marriages and births.
This research note describes an adaptation of a method proposed by Luther and Cho (1988) to reconstruct birth histories using retrospective fertility surveys and census data - in this case, using partial birth histories obtained from linked census data for the county of Derbyshire.
May 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This research note describes an adaptation of a method proposed by Luther and Cho (1988) to reconstruct birth histories using retrospective fertility surveys and census data - in this case, using partial birth histories obtained from linked census data for the county of Derbyshire.
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.117739
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May 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.117739
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Where did rich and poor live in the "shock city" of the Industrial Revolution? This paper presents a method for precise address georeferencing for the I-CeM database as a tool for studying residential patterns in 19th century cities, using Manchester as a specific case study.
May 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Where did rich and poor live in the "shock city" of the Industrial Revolution? This paper presents a method for precise address georeferencing for the I-CeM database as a tool for studying residential patterns in 19th century cities, using Manchester as a specific case study.
April 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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April 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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based on road typology and early automobile specs and tested them against historical journey times. It paves the way to much more precise calculations of journey time, accessibility and network metrics for the early twentieth century.
April 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
based on road typology and early automobile specs and tested them against historical journey times. It paves the way to much more precise calculations of journey time, accessibility and network metrics for the early twentieth century.
This paper introduces the first detailed road network for cars in France and the UK in 1910 and 1930 using historical Michelin road maps. The authors also describe how they created a speed model for early cars
April 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This paper introduces the first detailed road network for cars in France and the UK in 1910 and 1930 using historical Michelin road maps. The authors also describe how they created a speed model for early cars
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.116601
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March 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.17863/CAM.116601
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Was early modern Globalisation driven by European inter-state competition? Comparing English and Spanish regulations of Transatlantic trade suggests it wasn’t.
March 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Was early modern Globalisation driven by European inter-state competition? Comparing English and Spanish regulations of Transatlantic trade suggests it wasn’t.