Outbreak! Plagues That Changed History
Outbreak! Plagues That Changed History by Bryn Barnard, published by Random House Children’s Books on August 4, 2015, is an illustrated work designed for young adult readers. This 48-page book explores the significant impact of various diseases on human history, examining how epidemics like the Black Death and cholera have shaped societies and events throughout time.
Readers will find a detailed examination of notable diseases such as influenza, smallpox, and tuberculosis, along with their symptoms and historical consequences. The book presents a blend of science and history, providing insights into how these health crises have influenced the course of civilization. With its engaging narrative, Outbreak! serves as an informative introduction to the complex relationship between humans and microbes.
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“An engrossing introduction for young adult readers to the chillingly topical subject of man vs. microbe.” —The Wall Street Journal
Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is yes. Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to smallpox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world’s worst diseases—and how the epidemics they spawned have changed history forever.
Filled with fascinating, often gory details about disease and history, Outbreak! is a wonderful combination of science and history.
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