How Long to Read Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947

How Long Does it Take to Read Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 26 minutes to read Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947 by Harry W. Paul

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Dr Henri de Rothschild was a fifth generation Rothschild and perhaps the most famous of the Paris Rothschilds of the fin-de-siècle period. A 'sleeping partner' of the bank and the non-drinking owner of Mouton-Rothschild, Henri spent much of his life building medical institutions and promoting scientific medicine, including the promotion of Ehrlich's Salvarsan to cure syphilis and the use of radium to cure cancer. His hospital in a working class area of northern Paris boasted the latest in medical advances. Henri was particularly influential in developing the new science of infant feeding, while his broader concerns with infant health led to his playing a prominent role in the development of the specialty of pediatrics. This biography of Henri de Rothschild focuses on his medical achievements and that of his close family in France. Henri, his wife Mathilde and his mother Thérèse all had busy medical careers during World War I. The book also gives an account of both women's experiences of the war. Along with his explicitly scientific medical concerns, Henri was also a prolific playwright and, under the pseudonym André Pascal, wrote several plays about doctors. This book situates the plays, and particularly the themes of charlatanism, women doctors and medical ethics, in their contemporary context of the social and medical life of Paris. A fascinating and vividly written study of a somewhat neglected figure in the history of the illustrious Rothschild family, this book will make a valuable addition to the libraries of scholars in the history of medicine and those studying child health and welfare, the portrayal of doctors in literature, and more broadly the social and cultural life of early-twentieth century Paris.

How long is Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947?

Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947 by Harry W. Paul is 323 pages long, and a total of 81,719 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 26 minutes to read Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947 aloud.

What Reading Level is Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947?

Henri de Rothschild, 1872–1947 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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