Beethoven in Person: His Deafness, Illnesses, and Death
- Author: Davies, Peter J.
not only detailed, technical coverage of all of Beethoven's medical problems but also backgroound on medical practice and prominent physicians of Beethoven's time. the book is thoroughly documented... — More…
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Contents
- Preface Beethoven's Physicians and Their Treatments The Accounts of Beethoven's Deafness Beethoven's Appearance Final Illness, Death, and Burial The Autopsy The Exhumations The Question of Venereal Disease: A Critical Reevaluation The Cause of Beethoven's
- Appendix 1: Beethoven's Conversations with Herr Sandra
- Appendix 2: Beethoven's Compositions
- Bibliography
- Glossary of Medical Terms
- Index of Beethoven's Works in This Volume General
- Index