A Short History of Biological Warfare: From Pre-History to the 21st Century

Authors

W. Seth Carus, National Defense University

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Description

This short monograph reviews the history of biological warfare (BW) from prehistory to the present. It covers what we know about the practice of BW and briefly describes the programs that developed BW weapons based on the best available research. To the extent possible, it primarily draws on the work of historians who used primary sources, relying where possible on studies specifically focused on BW. By broadening our knowledge of BW, such studies have enabled us to write about the topic with more accuracy and detail than could have been done even a few years ago.

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Topic(s)

Biological and Chemical Issues

Publication Date

8-2017

Publication

CSWMD Occasional Paper

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Recommended Citation

Carus, W. Seth, "A Short History of Biological Warfare: From Pre-History to the 21st Century" (2017). WMD Occasional Papers. 10.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/wmd-occasional-papers/10