Main description:

This original work examines the differences in medical advances on the two sides of the Spanish Civil War. Covering all aspects of medical treatment during the war, Coni covers new ground with great aplomb and delivers a book which will interest scholars involved with medical history as well as those interested in contemporary European history.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Medicine in pre-war Spain

Chapter 2 The war and the medical profession

Chapter 3 Nursing

Chapter 4 Wound care

Chapter 5 Blood transfusion comes of age

Chapter 6 Famine and disease

Chapter 7 Organisation of medical services

Chapter 8 The International Brigades

Chapter 9 Foreign medical support for Franco

Chapter 10 Notes on some individual campaigns

Chapter 11 Some biographical notes

Chapter 12 Aftermath of war