Letters to his parents, 1839 to 1864

Description:

Virchow (1821-1902) is considered one of the most outstanding physicians and research scientists of the nineteenth century. These letters report his experiences as a medical student in Berlin and describe the developing religious, political and social crisis in Prussia which led to the 1848 uprisings. They also portray his experience at the 1500-bed Charite Hospital in Berlin. Additional personal letters have been added to this edition.

subjects: Correspondence,  Pathologists,  Biography,  Physicians,  Pathology,  Collected Correspondence

People: Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (1821-1902)

Places: Germany