Complete and unabridged, this economical softcover edition of O'Dowd and Phillips's "masterpiece" includes all original references and illustrations. The narrative engages and draws the reader along, page after page. The work contains several special features - in particular, a detailed chronological table at the end of each section, and a large number of short biographies in a separate section, at the end of the book, of individuals who have made significant contributions. The extensive reference lists will benefit those many readers inspired by this volume to further their study of medical history.