Alfred W Crosby
Alfred W. Crosby is a Professor Emeritus in American studies, history, and geography at the University of Texas, Austin, where he taught for over twenty years. His books include America's Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918, Second edition, Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology through History, and The Measure of Reality: Quantification and Western Society, 1250-1600. The Measure of Reality was chosen by the Los Angeles Times as one of the 100 most important books of 1997.
Alfred W. Crosby is a Professor Emeritus in American studies, history, and geography at the University of Texas, Austin, where he taught for over twenty years. His books include America's Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918, Second edition, Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology through History, and The Measure of Reality: Quantification and Western Society, 1250-1600. The Measure of Reality was chosen by the Los Angeles Times as one of the 100 most important books of 1997. See less
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America's Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918
Timely and A Warning
by Donald W, Aug 23, 2012
Given the modern history of pandemics, from West Nile Flu, Swine Flu, and even AIDS or the ever present pandemic of Malaria, this book is timely and should be required reading for everyone. It is ... Read More
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Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History
Professional Warriors Love this Book
by Joseph S, Mar 15, 2012
I bought this book as a gift for my son who is an officer branched in artillery. He says it is one of the best historic perspective on that art of war he has ever encountered. Read More