The Empress and the English Doctor

Discover the gripping true story of smallpox and the revolutionary practice of inoculation in the 18th century, a time when the virus wrought devastation worldwide. Amid fierce debates over medical risks, Empress Catherine the Great took a daring step by personally undergoing inoculation, aiming to change public perception in her empire. This audiobook delves into the interplay of Enlightenment ideals, female leadership, and the critical battle to elevate science above superstition.