Reviews

"A Pestilence on Pennsylvania Avenue sheds a new light on the the oft-written topic of presidential history in an exciting, intriguing, and provocative way. It provides a new lens for examining the effects of disease on our commanders-in-chief, and is a must-read for historians, students, and history buffs alike." - Reverend Joshua S. Goldfarb, Teacher of History and Civics "A Pestilence on Pennsylvania Avenue is a thorough and fascinating account concerning the impact of disease on American history. Through the use of interesting cases and anecdotes, Dr Petriello sheds light on an area of inquiry that has heretofore been largely ignored. His fluid and approachable style makes the pages fly by. It is a great read." - Dr. Domenic Maffei, Chair, Department of History and Political Science, Caldwell University "Dr. Petriello's journey through American history reveals the extraordinary impact that disease has had upon our nation and its leaders. As a history teacher, I consider this to be an amazing resource that my students will no doubt enjoy as much as I did." - Aruna Mathura, History Teacher