Schatten des Todes die Geschichte der Seuchen

Disease and plagues played a significant role in the history of humanity: the fight against them lead to further developments in the field of science. New techniques were invented and in spite, or due to the terror diseases caused, they were also a dominating theme in art and literature. This book presents the major epidemics and describes the discovery and the struggle against the agents. At the same time, the social impacts diseases cause are shown. Numerous images, graphics and interviews with experts make the book a multifaceted and comprehensive work that introduces the reader to a subject that challenges humanity like no other.