“No other disease, no war, no natural disaster, no famine comes close to the great pandemic. In the space of eighteen months… — Albert Marrin Human race Copy Share Image
“In the United States, influenza death rates were so high that the average life span fell by twelve years, from fifty-one in… — Albert Marrin Age life Copy Share Image
“By the fall of 1918, it was clear that a nation's prosperity, even its very survival, depended on securing a safe, abundant… — Albert Marrin Economics Copy Share Image
“Rising demand for oil exposed Europe, and later America, to oil shocks - serious interruptions in supply. Like a pebble tossed into… — Albert Marrin Middle east Copy Share Image
“America experienced its first oil shock. Within days of the cutoff, oil prices rose from $2.90 to $11.65 a barrel; gasoline prices… — Albert Marrin America Copy Share Image
“Flu pandemics are nothing new. Medical historians think the first one struck in 1510, infecting Asia, Africa, Europe, and the New World.… — Albert Marrin Black death Copy Share Image
“It is in our best interest to. . . embark on a revolutionary change that will lead us away from oil dependency… — Albert Marrin Change Copy Share Image
