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Bedlam: London's Hospital for the Mad [Hardcover]

Paul Chambers (Author)

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Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing; First Edition edition (3 Sep 2009)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0711033870
ISBN-13: 978-0711033870
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm

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We all know the word 'bedlam' as a term of madness and confusion, but few of us really know the story of how this term was coined, or how the real history of Bethlem Hospital in London came to epitomise the brutality long associated with lunatic asylums all over the country. Dr Paul Chambers, a published historian, has done some detailed research to bring the whole story of Bethlem Hospital to a new audience, and he provides a coherent overview of the entire 800 year history of this famous hospital, from its well-intended beginnings to its final disgrace and reform.

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I found this publication very useful for researching my MA on the history of the Bethlem Hospital. The construction of the chapters makes it very easy to go directly to the area most appropriate to any research requirement. Highly recommened.

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