To a world already suffering the ravages of the First World War, the great flu epidemic of 1918-19 came as a particularly tragic blow. Not since the 14th century had an epidemic taken such a grievous toll in human life, and it brought with it a mystery. Why did young, healthy victims seem more likely to die than others?

Dr. Daniel Breen is a professor of Legal Studies at Brandeis University. Dr. Breen has a BA from the University of Wisconsin, a JD from the University of Georgia and a PhD in History from Boston College. He has taught at Framingham State University and Newbury College.

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