Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues

Pathogenesis: The Hidden Force Shaping Human History - This groundbreaking book reveals how microbes have been the driving force behind major historical events, from the rise of civilizations to the fall of empires.

Drawing on cutting-edge research in genetics, anthropology, archaeology, and economics, Pathogenesis takes readers on a thrilling journey through sixty thousand years of history, exploring eight major outbreaks of infectious disease that have shaped the modern world.

From the Neanderthals to Christianity, this book challenges fundamental assumptions about our collective past and urges us to view this moment as an opportunity to re-evaluate our relationship with the microbial world.

Don't miss out on this fascinating and thought-provoking read!