Principles of Military Surgery: Comprising, Observations on the Arrangement, Police, and Practice of Hospitals, and on the History, Treatment, and Anomalies of Variola and Syphilis

John Hennen

ISBN 10: 9367800320 / ISBN 13: 9789367800324

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

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pp. 460.

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• Title: Principles of Military Surgery: Comprising, Observations on the Arrangement, Police, and Practice of Hospitals, and on the History, Treatment, and Anomalies of Variola and Syphilis
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9367800320
• ISBN 13: 9789367800324
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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About The Book: Principles of Military Surgery by John Hennen is a comprehensive 1830 medical text detailing best practices for military hospitals and field surgery. Drawing on Hennen’s extensive battlefield experience, including at the Peninsular War and Waterloo, the book provides practical guidance on hospital management, care for wounded soldiers, and the treatment of infectious diseases like smallpox (variola) and syphilis. Known for its systematic approach to patient care and hospital organization under combat conditions, this work became a critical resource in military medicine, influencing the protocols for both British and European military medical practices throughout the 19th century. About The Author: John Hennen (1779–1828) was an Irish military surgeon known for his seminal work The Principles of Military Surgery, which became a foundational text in military medicine. Educated in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, he served in campaigns across Europe, including at the Battle of Waterloo. Hennen later lectured on military surgery at Edinburgh and contributed to medical writings on hospital organization and tropical medicine. The Title 'Principles of Military Surgery: Comprising, Observations on the Arrangement, Police, and Practice of Hospitals, and on the History, Treatment, and Anomalies of Variola and Syphilis written/authored/edited by John Hennen', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367800324 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 460 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Medicine. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms