Grave and Learned Men: The Physicians, 1518-1660: 500 Reflections on the RCP, 1518-2018: 05 Book Six
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Grave and Learned Men: The Physicians, 1518-1660: 500 Reflections on the RCP, 1518-2018: 05 Book Six
By (Author) Louella Vaughan
Little, Brown Book Group
Little, Brown
22nd June 2017
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
610.6041
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 154mm, Height 209mm, Spine 10mm
240g
Description
The Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work.
This, the sixth book in the series looks at the history of the Royal College.Author Bio
Founded in 1518 by a Royal Charter from King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians of London is the oldest medical college in England. It continues to play a pivotal role in raising standards and shaping public health today.
