I don't often post here because I read a lot and don't have a chance to talk about those books. But I wanted to mention this one. I think you'll see the relevance.
More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War by Kenneth C. Davis. published 2018.
As of the date of this post, the U.S. has suffered in excess of 110,000 deaths from Covid-19 against a population of 331 million, a death rate of 0.03%. None of that is good news - but look at the next statistic.
In 1918-1920, the U.S. suffered 675,000 deaths from what was called the Spanish Flu against a population of 103 million, a death rate of 0.5%. That's about 18 times the Covid-19 death rate. Approximately 25% of the US population contracted that virus. Worldwide deaths are estimated at 20 million.
The scenarios described in the book are horrendous, worse than any scary movie I've ever seen. Worth a read to get some perspective and some context for World War I. According to contemporary accounts, the disease dramatically affected the outcome of the war in 1918. And you'll find out why it was called the Spanish Flu (had nothing at all to do with the country of origin).
The text is easy to read, the photos and illustrations are top-notch, and the timelines interspersed through the chapters are enlightening. I won't spoil your reading - I was going to write "pleasure" but that's not right - edification.
Those who fail to learn from history will repeat the course.
Life is a terrible teacher. Life gives you the test first, then covers the lesson. Just like 1918-1920.
Sounds really interesting will have to look into it. This book is generally something I prefer reading
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