Yellow fever first appeared in the Carribean over 350 years ago. This was a devasting illness that claimed the lives of roughly 20% of it's victims. The disease went virtually unchecked for … more
The epitome of what a general narrative history should be-informative, fun, inspiring. McCullough begins by tracing the idea of an isthmian canal in history, continues with the … more
This Pulitzer-prize winning book tells of the creation of the Panama Canal, and in doing so, gives a great introduction to the American century. The book is written in third person, and follows the who, … more