The Great Influenza

The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History

This historical account examines the catastrophic 1918 influenza pandemic that spread rapidly across the globe during the final months of World War One. The narrative details how the virus originated in the United States and infected millions of people worldwide while examining the state of medical science at the time. It highlights the efforts of researchers and public health officials who struggled to understand and contain the deadly pathogen.

by John M. Barry

Viking Adult · First published 2004 · 560 pages