Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965
This in-depth account of the legendary leader's ailments and their effects is a "tremendously important contribution to Churchillian studies" (Claremont Review of Books).
Prominent physicians Allister Vale and John Scadding have written a meticulously researched and definitive account documenting all of Winston Churchill's major illnesses, from an episode of childhood pneumonia in 1886 until his death in 1965. They have adopted a thorough approach in gaining access to numerous sources of medical information and have cited extensively from the clinical records of the distinguished physicians and surgeons invited to consult on Churchill during his many episodes of illness.
These include not only objective clinical data, but also personal reflections by Churchill's family, friends and political colleagues, resulting in a unique and fascinating study.
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Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965
This in-depth account of the legendary leader's ailments and their effects is a "tremendously important contribution to Churchillian studies" (Claremont Review of Books).
Prominent physicians Allister Vale and John Scadding have written a meticulously researched and definitive account documenting all of Winston Churchill's major illnesses, from an episode of childhood pneumonia in 1886 until his death in 1965. They have adopted a thorough approach in gaining access to numerous sources of medical information and have cited extensively from the clinical records of the distinguished physicians and surgeons invited to consult on Churchill during his many episodes of illness.
These include not only objective clinical data, but also personal reflections by Churchill's family, friends and political colleagues, resulting in a unique and fascinating study.
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Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965

Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965

Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965

Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886-1965

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This in-depth account of the legendary leader's ailments and their effects is a "tremendously important contribution to Churchillian studies" (Claremont Review of Books).
Prominent physicians Allister Vale and John Scadding have written a meticulously researched and definitive account documenting all of Winston Churchill's major illnesses, from an episode of childhood pneumonia in 1886 until his death in 1965. They have adopted a thorough approach in gaining access to numerous sources of medical information and have cited extensively from the clinical records of the distinguished physicians and surgeons invited to consult on Churchill during his many episodes of illness.
These include not only objective clinical data, but also personal reflections by Churchill's family, friends and political colleagues, resulting in a unique and fascinating study.

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ISBN-13: 9781526789501
Publisher: Frontline Books
Publication date: 01/04/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 528
File size: 24 MB
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About the Author

Allister Vale is Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist and Toxicologist at City Hospital, Birmingham and holds an honorary chair in the University of Birmingham. He is a former Censor of the Royal College of Physicians and was awarded the President's Medal. He has been elected President of professional societies in the UK, Europe and the US. He was Chairman of the Ministry of Defence Research Ethics Committee.
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