Cholera in London. A Medical Investigation that Changed the World

Stephen Johnson sheds light on the tangled stories of disease spread, the emergence of cities, and the course of scientific research, captivating the reader in a chilling and thrilling journey through late 19th century London — one of the most developed and progressive cities in the world at that time. While telling this amazing story, he also provides a powerful explanation of how the cholera epidemic shaped the world we all live in.