Rats, Lice, and History
A Chronicle of Pestilence and Plagues by Hans Zinsser (1996-01-03)
Hans Zinsser
This book dives into the role that parasites have had throughout history, examining the influence of diseases such as the Black Death and typhoid fever. Written by Hans Zinsser, it offers a unique perspective on the impact that these microscopic creatures have had on shaping society. With a focus on scientific research and historical events, readers will gain a new appreciation for the power of these tiny organisms.
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2020-03-18T02:20:53.000Z
@MiaFarrow One of the classic non-fictions is Rats, Lice, and History, by Hans Zinnser. Guns, Germs and Steel also does pandemics, as does 1491: about what the Americas were like before (and during) the wipeout caused by European microbes + viruses. – source