Length10h 37m
About this audiobook
Uncover the haunting saga of humanity’s longest battle with Tuberculosis Decoded by Francis M. Rhoades. Journey from ancient Peruvian graves to medieval royal courts and modern laboratories as this gripping narrative unveils tuberculosis (TB) as more than a disease—a relentless force shaping civilizations. Through vivid storytelling, Rhoades brings to life the bone whisperers unearthing TB’s prehistoric roots, monarchs wielding sacred touch to heal, and scientists racing against drug-resistant strains threatening global health today. With meticulous research and evocative prose, this book reveals how TB’s shadow stretches across millennia, from Egyptian mummies to the 2023 WHO reports documenting 10.8 million cases. A compelling blend of history, science, and human resilience. Discover why TB remains humanity’s deadliest infectious foe—and what it takes to finally defeat it.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length10 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Bone Whisperers
2Chapter 2: Sacred Touch and Royal Healing
3Chapter 3: Captain of All These Men of Death
4Chapter 4: The Romantic Death
5Chapter 5: The Great Hunt
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6Chapter 6: Temples of Fresh Air
7Chapter 7: The Magic Mountain Reality
8Chapter 8: The Wonder Drug Promise
9Chapter 9: The Revenge
10Chapter 10: Geography of Suffering
11Chapter 11: The Ultimate Challenge
12Chapter 12: The Never-Ending Story
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