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The Rest Is HistoryFebruary 4, 2022
147. Disease, the New World and modern pandemics
About This Episode
How devastating were European arrivals to the Americas in terms of deaths and the introduction of new infectious diseases? Tom and Dominic are joined by Professor Kyle Harper from the University of Oklahoma to discuss the relationship between disease and colonial expansion, the origins of the Spanish flu and the spread of modern forms of infectious disease. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Jack Davenport Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Books Mentioned
Mosquito Empires
John McNeill
“The speaker mentions being indebted to the work of John McNeill, whose book, Mosquito Empires, is an amazing contribution to understanding diseases related to the slave trade and tropical diseases.”
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“The mention of 'plagues upon the earth disease in the course of human history' highlights the book's exploration of historical diseases and their impact on humanity.”
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