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Jennifer Wright is an American author and journalist known for her engaging historical nonfiction. She has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and McSweeney’s, and is recognized for her humorous yet insightful approach to history and culture.
Known for: Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
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Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
A witty and informative exploration of history’s most devastating epidemics and the courageous individuals who battled them. Jennifer Wright combines humor and historical insight to examine how societies have responded to disease outbreaks—from the bubonic plague to the Spanish flu—revealing both human folly and resilience.
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The Antonine Plague
The Antonine Plague hit the Roman Empire like a storm of invisible arrows. Likely smallpox or measles, it swept through legions returning from campaigns in the East and decimated the population. From emperors to common citizens, no one was untouched. I start with this epidemic because it demonstrate...
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The Plague of Justinian
Centuries later, the Byzantine Empire faced its own apocalypse. The Plague of Justinian, anatomically identical to the later Black Death, erupted in the sixth century and killed tens of millions. Imagine Constantinople, once vibrant and prosperous, drowning in silence—markets closed, ships abandoned...
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Jennifer Wright is an American author and journalist known for her engaging historical nonfiction. She has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and McSweeney’s, and is recognized for her humorous yet insightful approach to history and culture.
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