Surgery History

A fascinating history of the practice of surgery from one of the leading figures in the field, chronicling centuries of scientific breakthroughs by the discipline's most dynamic, pioneering doctors. Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr David Schneider's The Invention of Surgery is an in-depth biography of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing 'implant revolution' of the 20th century.

Immerse yourself in the history of medicine - a colourful story of skill, serendipity, trial and error, moments of genius, and dogged determination. From traditional Chinese medicine to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, A Short History of Medicine combines riveting...

Uncover the dark medical history of how bold surgeons transformed gruesome battlefield trauma into lifesaving science. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this visceral true story immerses you in the suspenseful reality of early medicine. Hear how desperate pioneers...

Hippocrates earned the title “Father of Medicine” for his extensive work in ancient Greece. He effectively established medicine as a profession. Modern doctors still swear to uphold the ethical standards he laid out in the Hippocratic Oath. His work On Surgery provides a fascinating look into medical history and the historical practices of this great physician.

Step into the operating room for a gripping medical history of how visionary pioneers conquered the agony of human pain. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic chronicle transports you from ancient herbal rituals to the tense, high-stakes public demonstrations of early anesthetics...

Explore a gripping medical history of survival, where true healing requires the deliberate violence of the blade. Perfect for an intense morning commute or an immersive learning session, this visceral narrative exposes the hidden, high-stakes reality of the operating room. From the primal dread...

Step into a gripping medical history where rogue experimenters conquered human agony to make modern surgery possible. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you from brutal prescientific operating theaters to the precise laboratories that unlocked human...

Immerse yourself in the history of medicine - a colourful story of skill, serendipity, trial and error, moments of genius, and dogged determination. From traditional Chinese medicine to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, A Short History of Medicine combines riveting...