The Anatomist, the Barber-Surgeon, and the King: How the Accidental Death of Henry II of France Changed the World

by Seymour I. Schwartz

This unique study examines a critical juncture in the history of the Renaissance brought about by a freak accident. Combining both a history of sixteenth-century medicine and European politics, the author describes the far-reaching effects of the death of King Henry II of France (1519-1559). Grievously wounded by an accidental blow to the head suffered during a mock jousting competition, the king lingered for weeks before expiring. Even the ministrations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633880346
• ISBN13: 9781633880344
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Humanities Press Intl
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"