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George III and the mad-business

by Ida Macalpine

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First published: 1969 1 language ISBN: 0713901063
Description
Unravels the history of George III's strange malady, diagnosing it as porphyria. Psychiatric practices of the period and later are examined.
Subjects
Porphyria Mental health Kings and rulers Biography George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 Famous Persons Great britain, kings and rulers Great britain, biography

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