• 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
  • 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

Book Launch: A Heavy Reckoning

A Heavy Reckoning book cover

Dr Emily Mayhew discusses her new book A Heavy Reckoning with army photographer, Rupert Frere, Dr George Hay of the National Archives, and Peter Johnston of the National Army Museum.

A Heavy Reckoning explores the modern reality of medicine and injury in wartime, from the trenches of the First World War to the dusty plains of Afghanistan and the rehabilitation wards of Headley Court in Surrey.

Dr Mayhew’s book is about how far we have come in saving, healing and restoring the human body, and the costs involved in this hardest of journeys back from the brink.

There will be a book sale and signing after the discussion. Refreshments will be available to purchase.

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