Diagnosing Giants

In Diagnosing Giants, Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak explores the medical history surrounding iconic figures like Abraham Lincoln, Caligula, and Tutankhamen, offering detailed reconstructions of their health crises and examining how medical knowledge shaped significant historical events. Through analyzing 13 notable cases, he investigates what might have happened if these individuals had survived and the broader implications for history and medicine. Blending scientific insight with compelling storytelling, the book provides a thought-provoking look at how illness and medical care influenced the course of world history.