The Covid-19 crisis is often described as an 'unprecedented’ event, but in the past outbreaks of virulent disease were much more a part of our lives. Historian Alex Chase-Levenson, author of The Yellow Flag, recommends five books that focus on the experiences of those living through an epidemic. Interview by Cal Flyn
https://fivebooks.com/best-books/living-through-an-epidemic-alex-chase-levenson/