Eleventh Plague

I was shocked by the "rant" of a previous reviewer. I found this book to be fascinating, as easy a read as many of the fictional Chem/Bio Warfare books, but absolutely factual. The hardcover edition on my shelf has been read by every member of my household, and has led to some interesting discussions - read it for yourself!

The Eleventh Plague is a great introduction to biological and chemical warfare. It is written in nontechnical language for the average layman.The book gives a thorough overview of the history world as well as of the U.S. biological and chemical warfare program, and the politics of US leaders in the 1991 Gulf War. Cole discusses the importance of international agreements that ban chemical/ biological weapons, but he masterfully illustrates that treaties alone are not enough. Altogether, The Eleventh Plague is a compelling book. I recommend it to anyone interested in chem/biological weapons history and policy. A great read!

I would be more at ease if the President of the United States were writing this review instead of someone who has the influence of a water bug. In The Eleventh Plague, Leonard Cole has managed, without hysteria or banal melodrama, to write of the frightening dangers that humankind face in this post cold war era.The Eleventh Plague is a brilliantly crafted book devoid of the scientific gibberish one comes to associate with such works. I would strongly recommend The Eleventh Plague to any thoughtful reader who wishes to gain special insights into the nature of the biological and chemical weapon development that currently exists on our planet.