Florence Nightingale and Her Geeks Declare War on Death
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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This chapter explores the grand barracks at Skutari in Istanbul, once the largest in the world, and their transformation into a significant hospital during the 1850s war. It interweaves architectural history with the humanitarian crisis, highlighting medical innovation and care in desperate times.
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