Disease & History: From ancient times to Covid-19

Disease and History is a comprehensive and accessible account of how disease has shaped human history, from ancient times to the present day.

Written by two leading experts in the field, this book provides a wide-ranging and engaging exploration of the impact of disease on society, politics, and culture.

With a focus on the Covid-19 pandemic, Disease and History offers insights into how successive eras have responded to pestilence, while also highlighting current challenges facing a world where disease continues to pose an ongoing threat to human survival.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or the social and cultural impacts of disease.