The Story of the Plague: A Tragic Tale of How the Plague Changed the Fate of Humanity and the Course of History

Author: Howard Markel (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Take you on an eye-opening and thrilling journey! A series of heart-stirring images that give you a direct understanding of the plague for the first time. A tragic story of how the plague has changed the fate of humanity and the course of history. For humans, it is not entirely new; it has long been a threat to the world. The story of the plague is the story of humans fighting against viruses. Generally speaking, it is impossible to completely eliminate a virus. Ancient viruses can still reappear, while new viruses are constantly being discovered by infectious disease experts. Future disasters may be a known menace, which could acquire new deadly characteristics through astonishing mutations; or they may be an unknown menace, the emergence of which is uncertain, but its power and transmissibility may surpass any plague in history. This book is a medical history that integrates anthropology, the history of civilization, medical thought, medical conditions, medical figures, folklore, and the history of human disasters. It tells the history of the plague and the spiritual history of humanity's fight against it.