Painful History of Medicine Bedpans, Bandages & Blood: A History of Hospitals Paperback (A Painful History of Medicine) - Softcover

"Raintree Freestyle" offers an accessible range of books that your students will choose to read. Filled with fascinating facts, this attractive collection is designed to support pupils aged 11-15 years with a reading age of 11-13 years. "A Painful History of Medicine" traces the extraordinary, sometimes gruesome and even bizarre development of medicine through the ages. Medical breakthroughs from ancient civilizations right up to modern day are put into cultural contexts and incredible practices and fascinating beliefs are revealed.