Plagues and Pandemics A Journey Through History's Deadliest Outbreaks

Plagues and Pandemics: How Deadly Outbreaks Shaped Human History
From the Black Death to COVID-19, the Stories, Science, and Lessons of Global Epidemics

Pandemics have shaped human civilization for millennia-decimating populations, toppling empires, and accelerating scientific breakthroughs. Plagues and Pandemics is a gripping journey through history's most devastating outbreaks, from ancient plagues and medieval epidemics to modern viral threats like Ebola, SARS, and COVID-19.

This meticulously researched book explores:

• The rise and spread of the world's deadliest diseases, including the Black Death, Spanish flu, and smallpox.
• How societies responded to each pandemic-successes, failures, and lasting impacts on medicine, economy, and culture.
• The crucial scientific discoveries that changed the course of history, from germ theory to mRNA vaccines.
• Why pandemics are inevitable-and how we can better prepare for the next global health crisis.