Epidemic Invasions

Explore the devastating impact of Yellow Fever in the late 1800s, from shuttered businesses to abandoned homes. Mariola Espinosa’s Epidemic Invasions offers a unique perspective on how this deadly plague shaped the fraught relationship between the United States and Cuba. By examining the social, political, and economic forces at work, Espinosa uncovers how Yellow Fever ultimately helped the United States justify its military presence on the island and establish itself as a dominant colonial power. This fascinating historical analysis sheds light on the intersection of disease, politics, and power in the late nineteenth century.