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Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox

Gareth Williams

4/5 ( ratings)

Angel of Death is a lively and powerful account of our battle against smallpox, the only disease that mankind has successfully eradicated from the planet. By weaving previously unrecorded voices in with the personal experiences of colourful historical figures such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner, Gareth Williams brings alive one of the most exciting success stories in the history of medicine. His book also gives original and engaging insights into the anti-vaccination campaigns which remain active today, and into the many unlearned lessons of smallpox. Angel of Death will appeal to all those moved by the excitement of discovery and stories of people fighting against adversity, and to anyone interested in history or medicine.

Language: English

Pages: 455

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: July 15, 2010

ISBN: 0230274714

ISBN 13: 9780230274716

Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox

Gareth Williams

4/5 ( ratings)

Angel of Death is a lively and powerful account of our battle against smallpox, the only disease that mankind has successfully eradicated from the planet. By weaving previously unrecorded voices in with the personal experiences of colourful historical figures such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner, Gareth Williams brings alive one of the most exciting success stories in the history of medicine. His book also gives original and engaging insights into the anti-vaccination campaigns which remain active today, and into the many unlearned lessons of smallpox. Angel of Death will appeal to all those moved by the excitement of discovery and stories of people fighting against adversity, and to anyone interested in history or medicine.

Language: English

Pages: 455

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: July 15, 2010

ISBN: 0230274714

ISBN 13: 9780230274716

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