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Circulation: William Harvey's Revolutionary Idea by Thomas Wright (Paperback, 2013)

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Discover the fascinating world of William Harvey's revolutionary idea with this gripping non-fiction/fiction book by Thomas Wright. Published in 2013 by Vintage Publishing, this paperback book is a must-read for adults interested in medicine and history. With 288 pages, this book takes you on a journey through the circulatory system and the development of cardiovascular medicine. Explore the subject area of biographies and true stories, with a focus on the life of William Harvey and his contributions to medicine. This book is perfect for anyone interested in historical biographies and the history of science. The book is part of the Circulation series and is written in English. Get your hands on this 250g book with dimensions of 198mm x 129mm and ISBN-10 0099552698.

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Winner of the Wellcome Trust Book Prize 2012, this is the vivid and visceral biography of William Harvey, the Renaissance anatomist who discovered the circulation of the blood. What I am really anxious to hear is the final cause of your monstrous fiction. For your false invention seems to have no purpose. What reason can you give me for the circulation of the blood? William Harvey's theory of circulation was as controversial in its day as Copernicus' idea that the earth revolved around the sun. Unleashing intellectual anarchy, derailing established ideas, & gaining currency far beyond the walls of the College of Physicians, Harvey's revolutionary theory went on to permeate the culture and language of 17th century England. Circulation charts the remarkable rise of the yeoman's son who demolished beliefs held by anatomists since Roman times, going on to become arguably the greatest Englishman in the history of science after Darwin & Newton.