Letters to His Parents, 1839–1864 (1907) History of Medicine A most useful and readable

A most useful and readable book

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Letters to His Parents, 1839–1864 (1907) History of Medicine A most useful and readableVirchow, Rudolf, 1990 Introduction by L. J. Rather Virchow (18211902) is considered one of the most outstanding physicians and research scientists of the nineteenth century. These letters report his experiences as a medical student in Berlin and describe the developing religious, political and social crisis in Prussia which led to the 1848 uprisings. They also portray his experience at the 1,500 bed Charite Hospital in Berlin. Additional personal