You Wouldn't Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century!: Diseases You'd Rather Not Catch

Think again This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to... revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, explorer -- even a mummy Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply wouldn't want to be there.