Physicians, Plagues and Progress: The History of Western medicine from Antiquity to Antibiotics

by Allan Chapman

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Since the dawn of time, man has sought to improve his health and that of his neighbour. The human race, around the world, has been on a long and complex journey, seeking to find out how our bodies work, and what heals them. Embarking on a four-thousand-year odyssey, science historian Allan Chapman brings to life the origin and development of medicine and surgery. Writing with pace and rigorous accuracy, he investigates how we have battled against injury and disease, and provides a gripping and highly readable account of the various victories and discoveries along the way. Drawing on sources...Read more
  • ISBN10 0745970400
  • ISBN13 9780745970400
  • Publish Date 18 November 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Lion Books
  • Edition New edition
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 608
  • Language English