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"Mere Mortals: Medico-Historical Essays" by C. MacLaurin is a collection of medico-historical essays written in the early 20th century. The essays focus on the intersection of medical knowledge and historical figures, analyzing their lives through a medical lens, particularly examining their mental and physical health. The collection delves into various prominent individuals from history, including Dr. Samuel Johnson and King Henry VIII, exploring how their ailments and psychological conditions may have influenced their actions and legacies. At the start of the book, the author introduces the idea that history must be written with imagination, setting the stage for a unique exploration of famous historical figures through the lens of medicine. The opening essay discusses Dr. Johnson, suggesting that his experiences in childhood, including a suspected illness and a nervous temperament, could indicate he was psychasthenic—leading to his eccentric behavior in adulthood. MacLaurin argues
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