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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: History of Medicine / Popular Science / Medical History / Science History

Review:
A Brief History of Medicine traces the development of medicine through the lives of its greatest practitioners – from Hippocrates in ancient Greece to William Harvey (circulation of the blood), Edward Jenner (smallpox vaccine), Alexander Fleming (penicillin), and beyond. With tales of rivalry, unsung heroism, miraculous accidents, and grave robbing, Strathern weaves an engaging narrative that also covers germ theory, nursing, syphilis, atomic theory, SARS, and gene therapy. Essential reading for medical students, science history enthusiasts, and general readers curious about humanity's greatest medical achievements.