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More Deadly Than War

The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War

Kenneth C. Davis

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

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ISBN10: 1250145120
ISBN13: 9781250145123

Hardcover

304 Pages

$19.99

CA$25.99

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With 2018 marking the 100th anniversary of the worst disease outbreak in modern history, the story of the Spanish flu is more relevant today than ever. This dramatic narrative, told through the stories and voices of the people caught in the deadly maelstrom, explores how this vast, global epidemic was intertwined with the horrors of World War I—and how it could happen again. Complete with photographs, period documents, modern research, and firsthand reports by medical professionals and survivors, this book provides captivating insight into a catastrophe that transformed America in the early twentieth century.

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Praise for More Deadly Than War

The Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Month

"Davis’ account untangles the scientific advances, international conflicts and cultural currents that shaped this catastrophic event." —The Washington Post

"More Deadly Than War is a riveting story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918, packed with unforgettable examples of the power of a virus gone rogue. Kenneth C. Davis's book serves as an important history—and an important reminder that we could very well face such a threat again." —Deborah Blum, New York Times bestselling author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York.

"Kenneth C. Davis tracks the deadly flu that shifted the powers in World War I and changed the course of world history. In an age of Ebola and Zika, this vivid account is a cautionary tale." —Karen Blumenthal, award-winning author of Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different

"Engaging and illuminating." —Booklist

"The smooth narrative excels at connecting the epidemic and the war . . . informative." —Kirkus Reviews

"Davis puts a human face on the pandemic, interlacing tales of political, military, and civilian luminaries struck by the flu, and also connects with readers through contemporary analogies, likening German propaganda to “fake news." —Publishers Weekly

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INTRODUCTION

THE PURPLE DEATH


I had a little bird,

Its name was Enza,

I opened up the window,

And in flew Enza.

—Children’s jump rope song, 1918

IT...

About the author

Kenneth C. Davis

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times–bestselling author of the America’s Hidden History and Don’t Know Much About® History books. He is also the author of the ALA Notable and YALSA finalist In the Shadow of Liberty. A frequent guest on national television and radio and a Ted-Ed Educator, Davis enjoys Skype visits with middle- and high-school classrooms to discuss history. He lives in New York City.

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Kenneth C. Davis

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