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The Great Influenza

The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

Book • 2004

Amelia Pérez de Villlar

Amelia Pérez de Villlar

The book examines the origin, spread, and consequences of the 1918 influenza pandemic.

It traces the virus to Haskell County, Kansas, and details how it spread globally through military camps and troop movements during World War I. Barry discusses the scientific efforts to identify the pathogen, the failure to develop an effective vaccine at the time, and the significant social and political factors that exacerbated the pandemic.

The book also highlights the long-term impact of the pandemic, including the revolutionary scientific discoveries that followed, such as Oswald Avery's proof that DNA carries genetic information.

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Walter Isaacson

Mentioned in 24 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the author of "The Great Influenza," a book that provided insights into pandemics.

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Ryan Holiday

as a book he read during the pandemic, offering insights into pandemics and scientific trajectories.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he read during the pandemic.

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Ryan Holiday

as a book about the Spanish flu.

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Jonah Goldberg

as a compelling book that impacted George W. Bush's pandemic preparedness.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that provided insights during the pandemic.

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Ryan Holiday

for understanding historical pandemics.

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Ryan Holiday

as a book he read during COVID-19.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for its relevance to current events.

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Ryan Holiday

as a book to understand pandemics better than following breaking news.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that taught him more about handling the pandemic than breaking news stories.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about the 1918 influenza pandemic.

David Wallace-Wells on Empowering the Future

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of "The Great Influenza", and discussed by

Walter Isaacson

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Mentioned by Jim while discussing the 1918 influenza pandemic.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book detailing the 1918 influenza pandemic and its impact.

Andrew Wehrman On Why It Is Crucial To Study Pandemics Of The Past

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Ryan Holiday

when discussing the cyclical nature of history and its relevance to Stoicism.

Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when comparing the Antonine Plague to other historical pandemics and highlighting recurring patterns in societal responses.

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Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to the similarities between past and present pandemics.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an incredible book that everyone should have read at the beginning of this pandemic.

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Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

as a book read by George W. Bush that influenced the creation of a pandemic plan.

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