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Disease and history, by Frederick F. Cartwright in collaboration with Michael D. Biddiss

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Disease and history, by Frederick F. Cartwright in collaboration with Michael D. Biddiss
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-242)
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Disease and history
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
416318
Responsibility statement
by Frederick F. Cartwright in collaboration with Michael D. Biddiss
Summary
Cites specific instances in which disease affecting powerful individuals and societies has influenced the course of history
Table Of Contents
Disease in the ancient world -- The black death -- The mystery of syphilis -- General Napoleon and general typhus -- The impact of infections diseases -- Disease and the exploration of Africa -- Queen Victoria and the fall of the Russian monarchy -- Mass suggestion -- Man-made problems of the present and future
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