Blood, Guts, and Nasty Cuts : A Thrilling Guide to the History of Medicine

Want to know why Victorian doctors never washed their clothes? Who to call for a bad case of medieval bewitchment? Or how to cure the plague by staring at a toad? Blood, Guts, and Nasty Cuts is a whistle-stop tour of the grisly, glorious, and ingeniously inventive history of medicine, all the way from the ancient world right up to the twenty-first century. Immerse yourself in blood, boils, and bandages as you uncover how to treat tumours, battle bacterial infections and rustle up home remedies. Plus, along the way, meet swashbuckling surgeons, mad physicians, cunning lady herbalists, and – most importantly – some very brave patients! Dipping into history’s major medical events (move over COVID 19, the Black Plague is here), this book covers ancient operations, medieval maladies, and wartime cures. You’ll uncover the medicine made by mistake, the out-there experimenters who used themselves as test subjects, and how some crazy cures have actually been shown to really work today. It's a journey not for the faint-hearted!Author: Skuse, Dr Alanna,author Contributors: Skuse, Dr Alanna,author Binding: hardcover Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language Published/Release Date: 3 Sep 2026 Format: Hardback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Dr Alanna Skuse Dimension (cm): 286x236x11 mm Package Dimension (cm): 12x286x236 mm Item Weight (g): 610 Package Weight (g): 610