Professor Timothy C. Winegard’s new book, The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator (2019) is a pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fate. In this Virtual Parlor Chat, Professor Winegard discussed how this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the front lines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. The talk will have a specific focus on the mosquito’s role in the Continental Army’s victory during the American Revolution.
Speaker Biography: Dr. Timothy C. Winegard received his MA in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada and his PhD in History from the University of Oxford. Tim served as an officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, including an attachment to the British Army. He is the author of five books including the New York Times Bestseller, The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator (2019) published globally in 15 languages. Tim is an Assistant Professor of History at Colorado Mesa University. As a true Canadian, he is also the head coach of Colorado Mesa University's Hockey Team.
25 июл 2024
