Age Of Pandemics (1817-1920)

"The Age of Pandemics" explores the devastating impact of major disease outbreaks, including cholera, plague, and influenza, which claimed over 70 million lives from 1817 to 1920, with India at their center. Against the backdrop of the industrial revolution, imperialism, and globalization, the book details the scale of these pandemics, their causes, and the resilience of those affected. It offers a comprehensive look at the 1918 influenza pandemic in India, the deadliest in history, and highlights lessons from the past relevant to modern health crises like COVID-19.