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”I suspect if you'd read Guns, Sails, and Empires and Plagues and Peoples, little in Guns, Germs, and Steel would surprise you.”
Plagues And Peoples
William McNeill · 1976 · 369 pages
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About the book
William McNeill offers a revolutionary perspective on human history by examining the role of epidemic diseases in shaping civilizations. The book argues that pandemics were determining forces in politics, war, migration, and the decline of empires, often overlooked by traditional historians.
Through rigorous historical analysis, McNeill traces how plagues, smallpox, the Black Death, and other diseases shaped the course of Western and Eastern civilization, offering a deeper understanding of how biological factors intersect with historical events. Essential reading for understanding human vulnerability and global interconnection.
Book details
| Author | William McNeill |
|---|---|
| Original title | Plagues and Peoples |
| Year of publication | 1976 |
| Pages | 369 |
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