--- product_id: 212975885 title: "The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator" price: "161.44 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212975885-the-mosquito-a-human-history-of-our-deadliest-predator store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator **Price:** 161.44 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator - **How much does it cost?** 161.44 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212975885-the-mosquito-a-human-history-of-our-deadliest-predator) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description **The instant New York Times bestseller** *An international bestseller* “Hugely impressive, a major work.”— NPR 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. Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence. As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter? Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling, The Mosquito is the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito’s reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order. Review: Put his book on your Bucket List! - An excellent book detailing the history of the mosquito form the age of the dinosaur to the present day. The author takes you on a historical journey and you learn that the dinosaurs may have been weakened to the point of near extinction by the mosquito, and the asteroid impact may have been the coup de grace that sealed their fate. You will discover that the mosquito was essentially engaged in every major combat on the planet, from the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia to the 300 Spartans, the Indian Wars, the revolutionary war, the Civil War, the first world war and the second world war, the building of the Panama Canal. Youll read about the Malarial parasite and how deadly it is and how it transforms itself to survive. How mosquitoes spread viruses around the world. This is truly a fascinating book. I do believe that it is time to eradicate the mosquito species involved in the transmission of Malaria and other dangerous viruses. This has already been accomplished by a company that has created genetically modified mosquitos that mate with a female and her offspring either dies or produces only males. So it can be done, but the environmental impact needs to be studied some more. It's also interesting that mosquitos have served as a barrier for humans and other mammals to enter certain areas. An example would be the desertcart rain forest. As humans clear cut this area, Mosquitos will attack and what new diseases will force us to move away from these areas? A very good book and well worth the long read. Review: Very interesting, but you need to like history. - The introduction had me hooked, so I excitedly bought the book. The first couple of chapters are very heavily history based, as in way back to the beginning of recorded human history. Of course this book is gonna be history based, but I found myself a little bored reading ancient history. I stopped reading it, but I plan on picking it up again and forcing myself through the ancient history to get to the more modern history which I'm more interested in. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #42,596 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Biology of Insects & Spiders #23 in History of Medicine (Books) #419 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,080 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P2A2jZs1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Put his book on your Bucket List! *by F***0 on September 8, 2019* An excellent book detailing the history of the mosquito form the age of the dinosaur to the present day. The author takes you on a historical journey and you learn that the dinosaurs may have been weakened to the point of near extinction by the mosquito, and the asteroid impact may have been the coup de grace that sealed their fate. You will discover that the mosquito was essentially engaged in every major combat on the planet, from the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia to the 300 Spartans, the Indian Wars, the revolutionary war, the Civil War, the first world war and the second world war, the building of the Panama Canal. Youll read about the Malarial parasite and how deadly it is and how it transforms itself to survive. How mosquitoes spread viruses around the world. This is truly a fascinating book. I do believe that it is time to eradicate the mosquito species involved in the transmission of Malaria and other dangerous viruses. This has already been accomplished by a company that has created genetically modified mosquitos that mate with a female and her offspring either dies or produces only males. So it can be done, but the environmental impact needs to be studied some more. It's also interesting that mosquitos have served as a barrier for humans and other mammals to enter certain areas. An example would be the Amazon rain forest. As humans clear cut this area, Mosquitos will attack and what new diseases will force us to move away from these areas? A very good book and well worth the long read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting, but you need to like history. *by P***A on January 25, 2025* The introduction had me hooked, so I excitedly bought the book. The first couple of chapters are very heavily history based, as in way back to the beginning of recorded human history. Of course this book is gonna be history based, but I found myself a little bored reading ancient history. I stopped reading it, but I plan on picking it up again and forcing myself through the ancient history to get to the more modern history which I'm more interested in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ How The Lowly Mosquito Has Changed Human History *by F***L on December 26, 2019* In college I majored in environmental science and had to take several courses that dealt with mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit. Ironically, although I didn't end up working in that field, I did wind up as board member of one of the largest mosquito control districts in the country and learned even more about these pesky little critters. I have been in discussions with several experts (including a board member who dedicated his life to research mosquitoes and has a mosquito named after him) about what, exactly, would happen ecologically if mosquitoes were wiped off the face of the earth. Although no one has the exact answer, the only niche the mosquito seems to have is to transmit diseases between various species. So, removing the mosquito from the world seems to have no impact on the environment. This book discusses the mosquitoes role in history and is very readable. Mosquitoes date back to long before humans and may even have played a role in the demise of dinosaurs. That is literally how long they have been buzzing around. The author tracks the mosquito through history and the diseases that it transmitted, which played huge roles in military history, as well as other aspects of civilization. About the only real complaint I have about the book is the author's anthropomorphizing of the mosquito. By referring to them as General Aedes and General Anopheles he makes it sound like they take sides. Mosquitoes are neutral and only seek to suck your blood. They have no interest in what side you are on, other than that your blood is warm. Aside from that, I highly recommend the book. It might shed some insight into areas of history that have been glossed over about why which side might have won or why civilizations have had more problems than others. Overall this book is a fascinating read! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator - The Lessons of History - The Denial of Death --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212975885-the-mosquito-a-human-history-of-our-deadliest-predator](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/212975885-the-mosquito-a-human-history-of-our-deadliest-predator) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*