Post Mortems: Two. Mere Mortals: Medico-Historical Essays

By C. MacLaurin

Book Overview

"Post Mortems: Two. Mere Mortals: Medico-Historical Essays" is a fascinating collection of clinical investigations into the lives and deaths of some of history's most influential figures. Written by surgeon C. MacLaurin, this work applies a 20th-century medical lens to historical biography, attempting to diagnose the physical and mental ailments that may have shaped the actions and characters of monarchs, writers, and philosophers.

Through a series of analytical essays, MacLaurin provides a "post mortem" look at figures such as Henry VIII, Mary Stuart, and Samuel Johnson, exploring how their health-or lack thereof-influenced the course of human events. By bridging the gap between the medical sciences and the humanities, the author offers a unique perspective on the fragility of the human body and its profound impact on history. This volume serves as an engaging exploration of the intersection between medicine and heritage, emphasizing the physiological realities behind the legends of the past. Readers will find a compelling blend of diagnostic insight and historical narrative that remains a classic of the medico-historical genre.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025386132
• ISBN13: 9781025386133
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"