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Throughout history, when great armies march on campaign, when disaster strikes, or when medical science advances, there are always brave nurses at hand to shape the course of events. While we've heard many a story about soldiers and scientists, for much of history women left their mark as nurses. This book shares their stories. From battlefield nurses tending wounded warriors to urban nurses tending a city's sick or maimed, nurses have been a crucial part of the development of medicine and society. And in so many cases, nursing was the only place where women could have a career, learn skills, and have an influence on their societies and surroundings. Some nurses you'll have heard of, like Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, but others, like Mary Seacole, are still waiting for their stories to be told. With that in mind, there are many great stories of impressive nurses that have gone overlooked for a very long time indeed, waiting to be rediscovered by the curious. Inside The History of Nursing,you'll learn: The incredible true stories of the pioneering women at the forefront of medical practice How nurses and nursing shaped the course of history How nursing developed and grew into a career that offered opportunities to women How nursing has developed into the modern era and improved healthcare through the efforts of these women And much, much more! Packed with engaging true stories of women who have charted their own course and made names and careers for themselves, The History of Nursing is an illuminating record of a crucial slice of history. If you've ever wondered about the course of medical history and patient care, the role of women in society, the impact of war on medicine, or the ways women have exerted their influence on society, this book has answers for you. For a detailed examination of stories too often overlooked, for an insight into the lives of women in medicine, let The History of Nursing be your guide to un