First published in 1878, this monumental work provides a detailed account of the history and accomplishments of the Royal College of Physicians of London. Munk, a physician and historian, spent years researching and compiling the information contained in this volume. The result is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the development of medical science and practice over the centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.