Praise for the previous edition: "...the entries provide vivid historical detail...No other work approaches this topic in such a brief, encyclopedic manner...a useful addition to any academic reference collection..."-Choice "...a useful resource for high school and public libraries..."-Booklis
Encyclopedia of Plague and Pestilence. From Ancient Times to the Present
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- Facts on File
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 545
- Edition
- 3
- Category
- Library
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Tracing the history of infectious diseases from the Philistine plague of 11th century BCE to recent SARS and avian flu scares, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive A-Z reference offering international coverage of this timely and fascinating subject
I agree with the other reviews that the alphabetical layout is kind of confusing. I found this book good for quick references for dates, historical facts, etc. Some of the details are definitely glossed over. For instance, in summarizing Caesar Augustus, Davis describes him as a 'benevolent dictator
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An authoritative and thoroughly readable volume that will prove invaluable for everyone from military historians to history buffs to those wanting to know the impact of war on the borders and cultures of countries around the world. The Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests, a comprehensive guide t