Publisher's Synopsis
The 1918 outbreak of the H1N1 strain of influenza, popularly known as the Spanish flu, killed more people worldwide than World War I, which ended the same year. It infected nearly one-third of the world's population and killed ten percent of those it struck. In its wake, schools and businesses closed, hospitals became overwhelmed, and the sick spilled out into makeshift care centers in public spaces. Policemen, public transportation workers, and everyday citizens in face masks were a common-and eerie-sight. Yet, discussion of this global pandemic often takes a backseat to World War I and other contemporary events.
In this book you will learn
- The true story behind the Spanish flu and why it is referred to as the great influenza
- What worked and what didn't
- Countries greatly affected along with those with slight cases
- The beginning and end of the world's deadliest plague
- Some of the Lessons for Our Day
- And Much, Much More!
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From the earliest disease theories to how this virus unleashed devastation upon all corners of the world, this book offers a complex and detailed look at the history and nature of the Spanish flu, shedding light on the mystery and unveiling the lesser-known parts of this world-changing event.
