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The Sick Rose

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This stunning volume, combining detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the world's rarest medical books, forms an unforgettable and profoundly human reminder of mankind's struggle with disease. Incorporating historic maps, pioneering charts and contemporary case notes, Richard Barnett's evocative overview reveals the fears and obsessions of an era gripped by epidemics. Book of the Year, British Book Design and Production Awards 2014
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Thames and Hudson Ltd
ISBN-13
9780500517345
Subjects
BooksBooks. Books: General HistoryBooks. Books: Graphic Design

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