Detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from rare medical books provide a vivid historical perspective on disease
Includes historic maps, pioneering charts, and contemporary case notes for a comprehensive view of medical history
Richard Barnett's evocative overview sheds light on the fears and obsessions of an era gripped by epidemics
Hardcover format ensures durability and longevity for frequent use
256 pages offer extensive content for deep engagement and learning
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The Sick Rose is a beautifully gruesome and strangely fascinating visual tour through disease in an age before colour photography. This stunning volume, combining detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the worlds rarest medical books, forms an unforgettable and profoundly human reminder of mankinds struggle with disease