Health & Healing in Eighteenth-Century Germany

The book explores the daily practices of physicians and surgeons in eighteenth-century Germany, highlighting their roles within the broader economic, political, and social frameworks of the time. Mary Lindemann examines the interactions between state and society in Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, detailing various healers, from physicians to midwives, and the processes of becoming a patient. By utilizing vital statistics and personal narratives, she reveals how medical practices were influenced by the surrounding cultural contexts, providing a comprehensive view of health care in that era.