All About History - Book Of Disasters Magazine

14 January 2017

The Book of Disasters takes an in-depth look at some of the most devastating events throughout history. From the destruction of Pompeii and the desolation left in the wake of the Black Death, to the explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger and the plane crash in the Andes that pushed human endurance to its limits, a whole host of modern and historic events are covered here. Read the stories of eyewitnesses and interviews with experts in an effort to understand the disasters that altered the course of human history.Featuring: Disasters through history - As long as human have existed on this earth, disasters have threatened death and destruction. The Black Death - How an outbreak of the plague brought Europe to its knees. The Chernobyl Meltdown - How a routine safety check led to the worst nuclear accident of the 20th century. The Andes Flight Disaster - 16 survivors are rescued after 72 days trapped in the Andes mountains.