A tragic tale of a plague that changed the fate of humanity and the course of history--The Story of the Plague

Author: Howard Markel
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Experience a refreshing and thrilling journey! A series of heart-stirring images that give you a direct understanding of the plague for the first time. A tragic tale of how the plague has shaped human destiny and altered 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 humanity's battle against viruses. Generally, it is impossible to completely eradicate a virus. Ancient viruses may resurface, while new viruses are constantly being discovered by infectious disease experts. Future disasters may be known harms that have evolved into new deadly characteristics through astonishing mutations. Or they may be unknown harms whose appearance time and location are uncertain, but whose power and transmissibility could surpass any plague in history.