The Regius Chair of Military Surgery in the University of Edinburgh, 1806-55
Author | : Matthew H. Kaufman |
Publisher | : Rodopi |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 9042012382 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789042012387 |
Rating | : 4/5 (387 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Regius Chair of Military Surgery in the University of Edinburgh, 1806-55 written by Matthew H. Kaufman and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides an abbreviated history of the Edinburgh Chair of Military Surgery, with an analysis of the factors that led to its establishment and its role during the period between 1806 and 1855 when this Chair was funded by successive governments. Looks at the two individuals who held this professorship, John Thomson (1806-22) and George Ballingall (1822-55)" - adapted from Preface, p. 3.