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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History#1 New York Times bestseller "Barry will teach you almost everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history." Bill Gates, GatesNotes. com "Monumental an authoritative and disturbing morality tale." Chicago Tribune The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. Read why in the definitive account of the 1918 Flu Epidemic. Magisterial in its breadth of perspective and depth of research, The Great Influenza provides us
#1 New York Times bestseller "Barry will teach you almost everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history."--Bill Gates, GatesNotes.com "Monumental... an authoritative and disturbing morality tale."--Chicago TribuneThe strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. Read why in the definitive account of the 1918 Flu Epidemic.
Magisterial in its breadth of perspective and depth of research, The Great Influenza provides us with a precise and sobering model as we confront the epidemics looming on our own horizon. As Barry concludes, "The final lesson of 1918, a simple one yet one most difficult to execute, is that...those in authority must retain the public's trust. The way to do that is to distort nothing, to put the best face on nothing, to try to manipulate no one. Lincoln said that first, and best. A leader must make whatever horror exists concrete. Only then will people be able to break it apart." At the height of World War I, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 10/01/2005
ISBN: 9780143036494
Pages: 546
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.46w x 1.19d
Review Citations: Time 07/13/2009 pg. 58
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Nice kids suit
Size: 5, Color: Light Blue
This is a nice way to play up your son's sophistication. It is a linen suit, but isn't a true linen. It is a blend of linen, polyester and spandex, which isn't a bad thing for kids since it has a softer feel. Sizing was accurate. I'm looking forward to when he can wear this to a formal occasion.
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A suit I ABSOLUTELY love ☺️
Size: 14, Color: Lilac
This 3 piece suit is one of our FAVORITES! I firstly love the color which isn’t one I had seen very often and it’s not to bright, rather more neutral and formal. The suit is of luxury grade and standard with the matching durability along with perfect stitching from buttons to seams. The suit came with 3 flawless pieces (blazer, slacks, and vest) all of which are true to size, well fitting, low maintenance, and very comfortable. I couldn’t think of a better special occasion suit or gift, and I HIGHLY recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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★★★★★ 5
Such a nice suit!
Size: 14, Color: Beige
I was pleased upon getting this suit for my son. I really like the color, which is kind of like an oatmeal color. Nice and light color. The material is light and thinner, but very comfortable. It fit my son really well. It’s not lined or the best quality suit, but because it is a linen suit, it works out and look really good. I would recommend this one, especially for more of the summer/spring time.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great vest
Size: 12, Color: Black
Great vest. I love the slim fit. It looks very nice on my son, not baggy or boxy looking like some vest. My son has used it for several occasions including a wake, a Beta Club induction, awards day, and soon his graduation celebration at church. The quality and material are good. Definitely worth what I paid.
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Elegant Color and Very Well Made Vest
Size: 14, Color: Light Grey, Size: 14, Color: Light Grey
The vest is really nice and great quality, but it does run a little smaller than expected. I would suggest sizing up if you want a more comfortable fit. Other than that, it looks very sharp and well made.
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