The Contagion of Liberty
The Politics of Smallpox in the American Revolution
What's it about
Ever wonder how a smallpox epidemic shaped the very birth of the United States? Discover the untold story of how the American Revolution wasn't just a war of muskets and ideals, but a desperate battle against a deadly virus that could have ended it all. You'll learn how George Washington made a risky, secret decision to inoculate the entire Continental Army, a move that was as controversial as it was crucial. Uncover the hidden politics of disease and how the fight for liberty was also a fight for survival.
Meet the author
Andrew M. Wehrman is an award-winning historian and an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University, where he specializes in the political and social history of early America. His lifelong fascination with the untold stories of the American Revolution led him to uncover the surprisingly modern-day parallels in the nation’s first public health crisis. Wehrman’s deep archival research reveals how the fight against smallpox was inextricably linked to the fight for American independence, offering a fresh perspective on the founding of the United States.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a smallpox epidemic shaped the very birth of the United States? Discover the untold story of how the American Revolution wasn't just a war of muskets and ideals, but a desperate battle against a deadly virus that could have ended it all. You'll learn how George Washington made a risky, secret decision to inoculate the entire Continental Army, a move that was as controversial as it was crucial. Uncover the hidden politics of disease and how the fight for liberty was also a fight for survival.
Meet the author
Andrew M. Wehrman is an award-winning historian and an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University, where he specializes in the political and social history of early America. His lifelong fascination with the untold stories of the American Revolution led him to uncover the surprisingly modern-day parallels in the nation’s first public health crisis. Wehrman’s deep archival research reveals how the fight against smallpox was inextricably linked to the fight for American independence, offering a fresh perspective on the founding of the United States.
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