Download or read book A Short History of Disease written by Sean Martin and published by Pocket Essentials. This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before recorded history began, disease has plagued human civilisations, claiming more lives than natural disasters and warfare combined. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Sean Martin's A Short History of Disease chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric origins to the present day, offering a comprehensive, accessible guide to ailments.