Post Mortems Two: Mere Mortals: Medico-Historical Essays

Post Mortems Two: Mere Mortals: Medico-Historical Essays

by Charles MacLaurin

This book, 'Post Mortems Two: Mere Mortals', is a collection of essays by Charles MacLaurin, published in 1925, which delve into the lives of prominent historical figures through the lens of medical and psychological analysis. MacLaurin examines the physical and mental states of individuals such as Samuel Johnson, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Ivan the Terrible, and Martin Luther, arguing that their health significantly impacted their actions and decisions. He aims to present a more objective and less sentimental perspective on these historical figures by exploring the role of disease and psychological factors in their lives, a perspective he believes historians have often neglected. The book offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on historical figures, highlighting the influence of health on both personal and societal events.

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