Rats, Lice and History (Social Science Classics Series)
by:
Hans Zinsser (author)
A fascinating and revealing exploration of the scourge of plague and disease and its impact on society and history. Chronicles the devastation caused by epidemics, from typhus to the Black Death, documenting the human response to disease.
A fascinating and revealing exploration of the scourge of plague and disease and its impact on society and history. Chronicles the devastation caused by epidemics, from typhus to the Black Death, documenting the human response to disease.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781412806725 (1412806720)
Publish date: October 31st 2007
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Pages no: 332
Edition language: English
Taking disease as his spectacles for an analysis of the history of civilization, Zinsser's lively odyssey throws light on events and cultural tropes in a highly entertaining way. Deservedly a classic
Read this as a kid. Can't remember exactly when.
I must note this as one of my favorite books ever, not because of its content (though I'm a sucker for plagues), but because of Zinsser's voice and narrative style. This was the first book I read where I noticed the author's effort to communicate his passion, and felt addressed across the decades. I...
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