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In The greatest killer Donald R. Hopkins provides a historical account of smallpox beginning with its origins 10,000 years ago in Africa or Asia and tracing its spread through the ancient and modern worlds. Hopkins shows smallpox to be one of the most devastating attacks on society.

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"This book tells the terrible history of smallpox, a saga that has new relevance given the awful possibility that someone might unleash the disease once again. It is a superb book." - former President Jimmy Carter

The Greatest Killer

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A Paperback / softback by Donald R. Hopkins

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 15/09/2002
    ISBN13: 9780226351681, 978-0226351681
    ISBN10: 0226351688
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    History: specific events and topics Infectious and contagious diseases

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    In The greatest killer Donald R. Hopkins provides a historical account of smallpox beginning with its origins 10,000 years ago in Africa or Asia and tracing its spread through the ancient and modern worlds. Hopkins shows smallpox to be one of the most devastating attacks on society.

    Trade Review
    "This book tells the terrible history of smallpox, a saga that has new relevance given the awful possibility that someone might unleash the disease once again. It is a superb book." - former President Jimmy Carter

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