Symptoms vary with age
In the 19th century a famous doctor called William Osler described pneumonia as 'the old man's friend' because this infection of the lungs was often the final illness which swiftly laid to rest those who were suffering from the ravages of ... [... more]
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Lyme disease
Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 after a number of cases occurred in a town called Old Lyme, in Connecticut, USA. However, it is not a new disease and it has been known in Europe under different names since the 19th century. Lyme disease ... [... more]
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. During the 19th century, up to 25 per cent of deaths in Europe were caused by this disease. The death toll began to fall as living standards improved ... [... more]
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Hotel Resonanz Vienna - 3* - Vienna
 Hotel Resonanz Vienna is set in a superb location near Schwedenplatz in the second district of Vienna. Many attractions are easily reached by foot, such as Kärntner Strasse and Graben Shopping Areas and St Stephen's Cathedral which are all 1 km away. [... more]
£55.00
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Hotel Puerta de las Granadas - 3* - Granada
This small and charming 3* hotel is located in the heart of the historical old town, between the Alhambra (150 metres away), the Albaicin quarter and the Cathedral. Just steps away from the most important monuments, the Hotel Puerta de las Granadas [... more]
£43.00
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Barcelo Jerez - 4* - Jerez De La Frontera
As a result of the renewal of the Maria Auxiliadora Convent, Barcelo Jerez Hotel has become a stunning property which shows the beauty of the 19th century architecture. It is an ideal base to enjoy the city of Jerez, with an excellent gastronomy and a [... more]
£60.00
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Parador de Chinchón - 4* - Madrid Province
Agustinian convent, founded by the first nobles of Chinchon in the 15th century, it moved to its current location 2 centuries later. Subsequently, in the 19th century, it became a privileged cultural centre, taking care of the eucation of several [... more]
£127.00
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Town House 31 - Milan - 4* - Milan
Fashioned from an old building of the 19th century, Town House has precisely set new dimensions in providing exclusiveness with warmth and comfort. The hotel has emerged as a meeting point of culture and languages and truly displays the essence of [... more]
£130.00
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Gomersal Park Hotel - 3* - Bradford
SPECIAL OFFER! Click more details for inforation! Gomersal Park Hotel is a contemporary Leeds hotel with a tranquil location and picturesque grounds. The centres of Leeds and Bradford are only 8 miles away and Gomersal Park Hotel is highly convenient for [... more]
£85.00
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Kenneth Radu
First published in Quebec in 1981, Beauchemin's highly acclaimed comic masterpiece of storytelling follows in the tradition of the great novels of the 19th century. When Florent Boissonneault comes to the aid of an accident victim, his life ... [... more]
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Yves Beauchemin
First published in Quebec in 1981, Beauchemin's highly acclaimed comic masterpiece of storytelling follows in the tradition of the great novels of the 19th century. When Florent Boissonneault comes to the aid of an accident victim, his life ... [... more]
Random House |
Gloria Jahoda
Insightful, rarely told history of Indian courage in the face of White expansionism in the 19th century. Truth-telling tale of the ruthless brutality that forced the Native American population into resettlement camps and reservations, with a look ... [... more]
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