Pale Rider

Delve into the intricate and often overlooked narrative of the Spanish flu with 'Pale Rider,' a compelling exploration of one of history’s deadliest pandemics. This B-format paperback, published by Random House UK in 2018 and spanning 352 pages, elegantly captures the profound impact of the 1918-1920 pandemic that claimed between 50 and 100 million lives globally. Laura Spinney expertly weaves together a gripping saga and insightful detective story, revealing how this devastating event has been overshadowed by World War I in public memory. 'Pale Rider' traces the lethal journey of the influenza virus from its origins in Alaska to its widespread devastation across the globe, including Brazil, Persia, Spain, South Africa, and Ukraine. This fascinating account highlights the intersection of medical science and global history, demonstrating how the Spanish flu significantly shaped modern society, influencing politics, race relations, family dynamics, and transformations within the arts and religion. As we navigate today's pandemic landscape, this book offers essential lessons from the past, urging readers to reflect on humanity's resilience and vulnerabilities. 'Pale Rider' is not merely a historical examination; it is an urgent reminder of the impact pandemics have had on human civilization. Order your copy today and gain insights into the historical significance of pandemics and their lasting effects on our world. The product includes FREE shipping and is a must-read for history buffs, medical enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of global health crises.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784702403
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352


Description:
Read the devastating story of the Spanish flu - the twentieth century's greatest killer - and discover what it can teach us about the current Covid-19 pandemic.'Both a saga of tragedies and a detective story... Pale Rider is not just an excavation but a reimagining of the past' Guardian With a death toll of between 50 and 100 million people and a global reach, the Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was the greatest human disaster, not only of the twentieth century, but possibly in all of recorded history. And yet, in our popular conception it exists largely as a footnote to World War I. In Pale Rider, Laura Spinney recounts the story of an overlooked pandemic, tracing it from Alaska to Brazil, from Persia to Spain, and from South Africa to Odessa. She shows how the pandemic was shaped by the interaction of a virus and the humans it encountered; and how this devastating natural experiment put both the ingenuity and the vulnerability of humans to the test. Laura Spinney demonstrates that the Spanish flu was as significant - if not more so - as two world wars in shaping the modern world; in disrupting, and often permanently altering, global politics, race relations, family structures, and thinking across medicine, religion and the arts.'Weaves together global history and medical science to great effect ... Riveting.' Sunday Times

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