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History - Outbreak!: 50 Tales of Epidemics that Terrorized the World

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Book Synopsis: From ancient scourges to modern-day pandemics! Throughout history--even recent history--highly contagious, deadly, and truly horrible epidemics have swept through cities, countrysides, and even entire countries. Outbreak! catalogs fifty of those incidents in gruesome detail, including:The Sweating Sickness that killed 15,000, including Henry VIII's older brotherSyphilis, the "French Disease," which spread throughout Europe in the late fifteenth centuryThe romantic disease: tuberculosis, featured in La Boheme, La Traviata, and Les MiserablesThe worldwide outbreak of influenza in 1918, which killed 3 percent of the populationThe mysterious appearance of HIV in the 1980sThe devastating spread of Ebola in West Africa in 2014From ancient outbreaks of smallpox and plague to modern epidemics such as SARS and Ebola, the stories capture the mystery and devastation brought on by these diseases. It's a sickeningly fun read that confirms the true definition of going viral.

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Looking for a spine-chilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than Outbreak!: 50 Tales of Epidemics that Terrorized the World. Delve into the dark and gruesome accounts of highly contagious diseases that have ravaged civilizations throughout history. From the mysterious appearance of HIV in the '80s to the devastating spread of Ebola in West Africa in 2014, each tale will leave you captivated and craving more.

Step into the shoes of those who witnessed firsthand the horror of diseases like the Sweating Sickness that claimed 15,000 lives, or the worldwide outbreak of influenza in 1918 which wiped out 3 percent of the population. These stories bring to life the sheer terror and devastation caused by epidemics, leaving readers spellbound by the sheer power of infectious diseases.

If you're a history buff or simply fascinated by the macabre, Outbreak! is a must-read. The book offers a unique perspective on the impact of diseases, both past and present, and provides a chilling glimpse into the frailty of human existence when confronted by the unseen forces of nature.

Don't miss out on this sickeningly fun read that confirms the true definition of going viral. Grab your copy of Outbreak!: 50 Tales of Epidemics that Terrorized the World today and embark on a journey through the dark and terrifying history of contagious diseases.

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