A History of the World in Six Plagues

A History of the World in Six Plagues explores how six major diseases—Cholera, HIV/AIDS, Spanish Flu, Sleeping Sickness, Ebola, and COVID-19—have profoundly influenced human history, often revealing and widening societal inequalities. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, Edna Bonhomme examines how human actions and policies have transformed epidemics into catalysts of social and political change. The book offers a compelling look at the complex relationship between public health and societal power, urging readers to reconsider how we can build a more equitable future in the face of ongoing health crises.