William Harvey

William Harvey is a biography written by Sir Power D'Arcy, first published in 1897, that chronicles the life and contributions of the pioneering English physician William Harvey (1578-1657). The book details Harvey's groundbreaking discovery of blood circulation, as outlined in his seminal work, De Motu Cordis. It explores his education at prestigious institutions like Caius College and the University of Padua, as well as the challenges he faced from contemporaries skeptical of his revolutionary ideas. This biography situates Harvey within the historical context of the 17th century, illustrating his lasting impact on modern medicine.