Medicine : a magnificently illustrated history / Briony Hudson ; Nick Taylor.

Disease, injury and death are part of being human. But how did people tackle them in the past? What can we discover from ancient texts and artefacts that might help us understand medicine today? This stunning book explores the history of medicine, from fascinating beliefs, intriguing remedies and scientific discoveries to bizarre accidents and quirky experiments. Find out who Hippocrates was, how penicillin was invented and what the future holds for medicine... Featuring incredible artwork and intriguing facts, step inside this magnificently illustrated history.