Plagues and Peoples
Plagues and Peoples by William Hardy McNeill is a thought-provoking exploration of the impact of diseases on human civilization. Published by Blackwell in 1977, this British hardcover edition spans 369 pages and is presented in English. McNeill, a respected professor from the University of Chicago, examines how various epidemics, including smallpox, measles, influenza, syphilis, cholera, and malaria, have influenced political and social changes throughout history.
Readers will find a detailed account of how these diseases have shaped societies and prompted significant upheavals. The book also highlights the devastating effects of the 1918-1919 influenza epidemic, which resulted in millions of deaths. By documenting these historical events, McNeill provides insights into the intricate relationship between health crises and the evolution of civilizations, making this work a significant contribution to the study of civilization history and epidemics.
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1977, British hardcover edition, Basil Blackwell, Oxford, U.K. 371 pages. Written by a respected University of Chicago professor, this is one challenging, brilliantly conceived title. Shows how diseases and viruses have literally brought on political and social upheavals throughout history. Documents smallpox and measles epidemics, influenza, syphilis, cholera, malaria, and much more. Something all of us sometimes forget is the 1918-1919 epidemic of influenza that claimed 21 million victims. “A brilliant and challenging approach to history.”
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