These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and thoughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as AIDS, these fascinating titles explore the causes and the human toll inflicted by these epidemics and their role in the history of humankind.

Many young people today are unaware of the role that disease has played in shaping our world. This book discusses the tragic impact tuberculosis has had on people, especially those in eighteenth- and...