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  • William Harvey (Illustrated)

    by D'Arcy Powers ...
    It is not possible, nor have I attempted in this account of Harvey, to add much that is new. My endeavour has been to give a picture of the man and to explain in his own words, for they are always simple, racy, and untechnical, the discovery which has placed him in the forefront of the Masters of Medicine.The kindness of Professor George Darwin, F.R.S., and of Professor Villari has introduced me ... Read more

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  • William Harvey

    The book delves into Harvey's education and his professional development as he studied medicine in renowned European centers, including Padua. It highlights his groundbreaking work, particularly his seminal publication, De Motu Cordis (On the Motion of the Heart and Blood), where he proposed the revolutionary idea that blood circulates throughout the body in a continuous loop, driven by the heart. ... Read more

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  • William Harvey

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Scientific Revolution: Discovering William Harvey's Legacy in Medical History

    In "William Harvey," Sir D'Arcy Power delves into the life and contributions of the renowned 17th-century physician, best known for his groundbreaking discovery of the circulation of blood. Power employs a meticulous literary style, weaving together biographical narrative, historical context, and scientific analysis, which creates an engaging yet scholarly exploration of Harvey's work and its ... Read more

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  • A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    In 1773, James Boswell made a long-planned journey across the Scottish Highlands with his English friend Samuel Johnson; the two spent more than a hundred days together. Their tour of the Hebrides resulted in two books, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland (1775), a kind of locodescriptive ethnography and Johnson's most important work between his Shakespeare edition and his Lives of the ... Read more

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    Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the ... Read more

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  • Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

    by Various ...
    Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 brings together a rich tapestry of scholarly curiosity, historical insight, and literary exploration. Compiled by Various contributors, this issue is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the nuances of language, antiquarian discoveries, and the meticulous study of literature and history.This BOOK captures the lively exchange of ideas and questions ... Read more

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  • Mary Stuart

    Translated by Peter Oswald ...
    Series series Oberon Modern Plays
    Schiller's play of 1800 pits Mary Queen of Scots against her rival Elizabeth of England. The meeting never happened, but Goethe claimed 'It will be good to see those whores alongside each other.'Schiller's Mary redeems her youthful crimes through an ordeal that lifts her into the realms of spiritual serenity, while Elizabeth descends deeper into rage, revenge and deception.Peter Oswald's version, ... Read more

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  • A History of Epidemics in Britain (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. From A. D. 664 to the Present Time (Complete Edition)

    In "A History of Epidemics in Britain (Vol. 1&2)," Charles Creighton meticulously chronicles the impact of infectious diseases throughout British history, analyzing their social, economic, and political ramifications. Creighton's literary style seamlessly blends historical narrative with empirical data, providing a comprehensive examination of various epidemics, from the Plague of Justinian to the ... Read more

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  • A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) : from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague

    A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) : from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague The Middle Age of European history has no naturally fixed beginning or ending. The period of Antiquity may be taken as concluded by the fourth Christian century, or by the fifth or by the sixth; the Modern period may be made to commence in the fourteenth, or in the fifteenth or in the sixteenth. The ... Read more

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  • A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume II of II) : From the Extinction of Plague to the Present Time

    A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume II of II) : From the Extinction of Plague to the Present TimeThis volume is the continuation of ‘A History of Epidemics in Britain from a.d. 664 to the Extinction of Plague’, and is the completion of the history to the present time. The two volumes may be referred to conveniently as the first and second of a ‘History of Epidemics in Britain.’ In adhering ... Read more

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