Winston Churchill's Illnesses, 1886–1965

By: Randolph Churchill and Allister Vale and John Scadding

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Synopsis: This in-depth account of the legendary leader’s ailments and their effects is a “tremendously important contribution to Churchillian studies” (Claremont Review of Books).Prominent physicians Allister Vale and John Scadding have written a meticulously researched and definitive account documenting all of Winston Churchill’s major illnesses, from an episode of childhood pneumonia in 1886 until his death in 1965. They have adopted a thorough approach in gaining access to numerous sources of medical information and have cited extensively from the clinical records of the distinguished physicians and surgeons invited to consult on Churchill during his many episodes of illness. These include not only objective clinical data, but also personal reflections by Churchill’s family, friends and political colleagues, resulting in a unique and fascinating study.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 528 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781526789501
Related ISBNs:: 9781526789495
Publisher:: Pen & Sword Books
Date of Addition:: 08/22/23
Copyrighted By:: Allister Vale and John Scadding
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Medicine, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.