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Disease and History
Disease and History
Author: Frederick F. Cartwright, Michael D. Biddiss
This volume traces the influence of disease on the civilizations, armies, and leaders that dominate history. They demonstrate that even the most powerful individuals and societies can be, and have been, fatally weakened by disease.
ISBN-13: 9780880296908
ISBN-10: 0880296909
Publication Date: 12/1991
Pages: 256
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4.2 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Marboro Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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reviewed Disease and History on + 7 more book reviews
A pretty fascinating overview -- and a bit sobering. Puts a lot of our current fears of mad cow, etc. in perspective.
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As a new nursing student I felt it was very important reading material.
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Offers a whole new perspective on why the courses of many historical events ran as they did.


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