Lectures on the Principles and Practice of Physic, Vol. 1 of 2: Delivered at King's College, London (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267304102 ISBN 13: 9780267304103

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Timeless medical insights from a 19th-century physician — a clear, accessible guide to the principles and practice of medicine as taught at King’s College London.

This volume gathers Watson’s early lectures on the foundations of clinical work, covering how diseases begin, how symptoms unfold, and how treatment choices are made. The writing aims to help beginners understand complex ideas through concrete explanations and real-world examples, while remaining faithful to the era’s medical understanding. This edition presents the core concepts in a structured, reader-friendly format that still resonates today.

• Learn the basic language of medicine: signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis
• Explore the causes and patterns of disease, from inflammation to dropsy and nervous disorders
• See how clinicians approach treatment, including the rationale behind various therapeutic strategies
• Gain historical context for modern medical practice and its enduring questions

Ideal for readers curious about the history of medical teaching, students of the history of science, and anyone seeking a clear view of how doctors were taught to think about disease in the past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267304102
• ISBN 13: 9780267304103
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 765