Patients, Power and the Poor in Eighteenth-Century Bristol

Discover the intricate dynamics of healthcare in early modern England with Patients, Power and the Poor in Eighteenth-Century Bristol by Author. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1991, this compelling hardback edition spans 282 pages and delves into the evolving narratives surrounding the human body.

In a time when housewives, clergymen, bloodletters, herb women, and patients shared their own authoritative stories about health and wellness, the rise of formal medicine began to overshadow these voices. This insightful book argues that the shifting relationship between the wealthy and the impoverished played a crucial role in the increasing dominance of medical authority by the end of the eighteenth century.

Join the conversation about the social and economic factors that shaped medical practices in Bristol, and gain a deeper understanding of the historical context that influenced healthcare today.