"Provides an abbreviated history of the Edinburgh Chair of Military Surgery, with an analysis of the factors that led to its establishment and its role during t

The significance of the Regius Chair of Military Surgery that existed in the University of Edinburgh from 1806–55 is discussed in detail for the first time in

Dr. Thomas Addison (1795-1860): Agitating the Whole Medical World presents Dr. Addison's life story, considers his reception during his lifetime, and recognizes

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