McNeill, J. R.

Mosquito Empires: Ecology, Epidemics, and Revolutions in the Caribbean, 16201914 (New Approaches to the Americas)

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ISBN 13:
9780521459105
author:
McNeill, J. R.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
Genre:
Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700
Condition:
New
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£25.30

Description

The Greater Caribbean, spanning from Surinam to the Chesapeake, played host to significant ecological changes that facilitated the spread of vector mosquitoes carrying diseases such as yellow fever and malaria. These diseases had a profound impact on international politics, particularly in the context of empire-building and revolution. Yellow fever, for instance, conferred immunity on survivors, while malaria provided resistance, making these diseases potent tools in the struggles for power. The region's newcomers were disproportionately affected, helping to maintain the Spanish Empire's grip on its territories against rival powers in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Conversely, yellow fever and malaria also contributed to the success of revolutions in the late 18th and 19th centuries by decimating forces sent from Europe. This book explores the intricate relationships between ecology, disease, and international politics in the Greater Caribbean during a pivotal period of history.

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