A History of the World in Six Plagues

In A History of the World in Six Plagues, historian Edna Bonhomme offers a profound exploration of how epidemic diseases have historically deepened systemic inequalities related to race, class, and gender. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, she traverses diverse locations and time periods, from Port-au-Prince to modern-day COVID-19, illuminating the complex interplay between contagions and societal inequities. This insightful work serves not only as a historical account but as a compelling call to reevaluate public health and medicine’s histories.