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The Mosquito: A Human History Of Our Deadliest Predator
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The New York Times Bestselleran International Bestsellerfinalist For The Lane Anderson Awardfinalist For The Rbc Taylor Awarda Pioneering And Groundbreaking Work Of Narrative Nonfiction That Offers A Dramatic New Perspective On The History Of Humankind, Showing How Through Millennia, The Mosquito Has Been The Single Most Powerful Force In Determining Humanity'S Fate.Why Was Gin And Tonic The Cocktail Of Choice For British Colonists In India And Africa? What Does Starbucks Have To Thank For Its Global Domination? What Has Protected The Lives Of Popes For Millennia? Why Did Scotland Surrender Its Sovereignty To England? What Was George Washington'S Secret Weapon During The American Revolution?The Answer To All These Questions, And Many More, Is The Mosquito.Across Our Planet Since The Dawn Of Humankind, This Nefarious Pest, Roughly The Size And Weight Of A Grape Seed, Has Been At The Frontlines Of History As The Grim Reaper, The Harvester Of Human Populations, And The Ultimate Agent Of Historical Change. As The Mosquito Transformed The Landscapes Of Civilization, Humans Were Unwittingly Required To Respond To Its Piercing Impact And Universal Projection Of Power.The Mosquito Has Determined The Fates Of Empires And Nations, Razed And Crippled Economies, And Decided The Outcome Of Pivotal Wars, Killing Nearly Half Of Humanity Along The Way. She (Only Females Bite) Has Dispatched An Estimated 52 Billion People From A Total Of 108 Billion Throughout Our Relatively Brief Existence. As The Greatest Purveyor Of Extermination We Have Ever Known, She Has Played A Greater Role In Shaping Our Human Story Than Any Other Living Thing With Which We Share Our Global Village.Imagine For A Moment A World Without Deadly Mosquitoes, Or Any Mosquitoes, For That Matter? Our History And The World We Know, Or Think We Know, Would Be Completely Unrecognizable.Driven By Surprising Insights And Fastpaced Storytelling, The Mosquito Is The Extraordinary Untold Story Of The Mosquito'S Reign Through Human History And Her Indelible Impact On Our Modern World Order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator'? A: The main theme of the book is the significant impact of mosquitoes on human history, exploring how this pest has influenced the fate of civilizations, economies, and even wars throughout time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Timothy C. Winegard, who presents a detailed narrative on the historical role of mosquitoes.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is a narrative nonfiction work that combines historical analysis with storytelling, making it both informative and engaging.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Mosquito' first published? A: The book was first published on July 7, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those curious about the interplay between human development and environmental factors like mosquitoes.
- Q: Does the book discuss any specific historical events influenced by mosquitoes? A: Yes, the book discusses various historical events, including the impact of mosquitoes on British colonists in India and Africa, the American Revolution, and the outcomes of pivotal wars.
- Q: What awards has the book been nominated for? A: The book is a finalist for the Lane Anderson Award and the RBC Taylor Award, highlighting its critical acclaim.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'The Mosquito'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the profound and often overlooked influence of mosquitoes on human history, including cultural, economic, and social ramifications.