Une biographie vivante et accessible d’un des plus grands chirurgiens de l’ère napoléonienne.
Ce livre retrace l’épopée familiale et professionnelle des Larrey, et suit Hippolyte Larrey sur les traces de Dominique-Jean Larrey, le « providence du soldat », dont les gestes et les choix ont marqué l’histoire de la médecine militaire.
Ce récit mêle origine pyrénéenne, destinées familiales et actes héroïques sur les champs de bataille. Il relie les racines, les carrières et les rencontres qui ont forgé une figure emblématique, tout en offrant une vue intime des années turbulentes qui ont façonné l’Europe napoléonienne."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intimate portrayal of the life and career of the renowned surgeon Hippolyte Larrey, the son of the legendary Dominique-Jean Larrey, Napoleon's chief surgeon. Hippolyte Larrey not only inherited his father's surgical brilliance but also his unwavering compassion for the wounded. The book delves into Larrey's experiences during the Belgian Revolution of 1830 and the Siege of Antwerp, highlighting his dedication to providing aid amidst the horrors of war. Through the author's exploration of Larrey's personal letters, readers gain insights into the complexities and profound humanity of a remarkable surgeon whose contributions to medicine and battlefield triage continue to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243047666_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243047666
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243047666
Quantity: 15 available