Hospital Care And the British Standing Army, 1660?714

This work presents a historical account of the nature and quality of medical, nursing, and welfare facilities provided in hospitals for soldiers during the formative years of the British Standing Army between 1660 and 1712. In addition to investigating how these facilities operated on site, the author delves into wider aspects of official policy, administration, and medical and pharmaceutical provision. A particular focus of the work is on the field hospitals providing acute casualty care to troops during the reigns of James II, William III, and Queen Anne. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)