Pandemic 1918
Eyewitness Accounts from the Greatest Medical Holocaust in Modern History
by:
Catharine Arnold
in:
European History
Summary:
The book presents a collection of personal narratives and eyewitness testimonies from individuals who lived through the influenza pandemic of 1918, offering a vivid portrayal of the global impact and human suffering caused by the outbreak. It also examines the medical community's response to the crisis and the lasting effects of the pandemic on society.
Key points:
1. 1918 Flu Pandemic Severity: The book details the Spanish flu's catastrophic impact, infecting a third of the global population and causing 20 to 50 million deaths.
