Histoire Médicale de l'Armée d'Orient Volume 2 By: René Desgenettes (1762-1837) |
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René Desgenettes' "Histoire Médicale de l'Armée d'Orient Volume 2" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the medical history of the French army during Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. Desgenettes, a gifted physician and military leader, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by the medical corps during this tumultuous period.
The book is meticulously researched and filled with firsthand accounts, medical reports, and personal anecdotes that shed light on the conditions that soldiers and medical personnel endured during the campaign. Desgenettes does not shy away from detailing the grim realities of war, including the gruesome injuries, diseases, and maladies that afflicted the men on both sides of the conflict.
Desgenettes' writing is clear and engaging, making even the most technical medical jargon accessible to the lay reader. His passion for his profession and dedication to his patients is palpable throughout the book, giving readers a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in the medical corps during this challenging time.
Overall, "Histoire Médicale de l'Armée d'Orient Volume 2" is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, medical history, or the Napoleonic Wars. Desgenettes' expertise and storytelling make this book both informative and engaging, providing a unique perspective on a lesser-known aspect of this iconic period in European history. HISTOIRE MÉDICALE DE L'ARMÉE D'ORIENT, PAR LE MÉDECIN EN CHEF R. DESGENETTES. SECONDE PARTIE. Cherchons à tirer des malheurs de la guerre quelque avantage pour le genre humain. PRINGLE, Maladies des armées. À PARIS, Chez CROULLEBOIS, libraire de la Société de médecine, rue des Mathurins, nº 398, Et chez BOSSANGE, MASSON, et BESSON, rue de Tournon. An X. M.DCCCII. HISTOIRE MÉDICALE DE L'ARMÉE D'ORIENT. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION RESEARCH COLLECTION LES ARCHIVES DE LA RÉVOLUTION FRANÇAISE MAXWELL Headington Hill Hall, Oxford OX3 0BW, UK ERRATA. On est invité avant de lire cet ouvrage à faire les corrections suivantes: PREMIÈRE PARTIE. Page 75, Lig. 17, Au lieu de avec avantage sur des jeunes gens, lisez avec avantage des jeunes gens. Page 139, Lig. 12, Au lieu de officiers en chef, lisez officiers de santé en chef. Page 170, Lig... Continue reading book >>
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