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Angel of Death tells a lively and powerful tale: the story of our battle against smallpox, once humankind's greatest killer, but ultimately the only disease that we have successfully eradicated from the planet. By skilfully weaving together previously neglected voices with the personal experiences of colourful historical figures such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner, Gareth Williams breathes life into one of the most exciting success stories in the history of medicine. Filled with original and engaging insights into the anti-vaccination movement and the alarming unlearned lessons of smallpox, Angel of Death will appeal to all those moved by the thrill of discovery and the individual's fight against adversity.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History Regional & national history

• Full title: Angel of Death
• Author: Gareth Williams
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 425
• EAN: 9780230302310
• ISBN: 0230302319
• ID: 04385082
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Weight: 566 g
• Dimensions: 141 × 216 × 31 mm
• Date of publishing: 17. May 2010

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