Delving behind the glittering façades of traditional European spas, such as Baden-Baden, Vichy and Bath, Ian Bradley uncovers a history of startling treatments, shameless self-indulgence and intrigue. Combining his narrative with anecdotes about famous cure-takers, including Beethoven and Charles Darwin, he reveals that such establishments were renowned as much as fronts for gambling and illicit affairs as for their thermal mineral waters.
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/health-hedonism-and-hypochondria518386Health, Hedonism and Hypochondriahttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/1/518386_84dd020f41b8dce65ed783a402d50b29.jpg2.997.99GBPInStock/History/History/Categories/Social History/Non-Fiction/Highlights/Campaigns/Summer Sale/Sale/Sale/History Sale/Sale/Non-Fiction SaleDelving behind the glittering façades of traditional European spas, such as Baden-Baden, Vichy and Bath, Ian Bradley uncovers a history of startling treatments, shameless self-indulgence and intrigue. Combining his narrative with anecdotes about famous cure-takers, including Beethoven and Charles Darwin, he reveals that such establishments were renowned as much as fronts for gambling and illicit affairs as for their thermal mineral waters.Hardback00add-to-cartrrp_info:£20.00productId:66538bic_code:HBTB, JHBT, VXH, WTLHBTB, JHBT, VXH, WTL£20.00Ian BradleyGeneral241x158mmTauris ParkeYesHardbackSocial & CulturalAlternative TherapiesTraditionsTravel Writing
