Ophthalmology in Europe in the days of the French Revolution

The authors highlight the political and scientific landmarks in 18th century France; the Revolution of 1789 had positive effects, in that it marked the accession of the French middle-class to political power and enabled the promotion of young scientists without consideration of social class or fortu...

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Published inDocumenta ophthalmologica Vol. 81; no. 1; p. 97
Main Authors Bregeat, P, Amalric, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands 01.01.1992
Subjects
Europe
France
History, 18th Century
Ophthalmology
Warfare
France
Europe
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Summary:The authors highlight the political and scientific landmarks in 18th century France; the Revolution of 1789 had positive effects, in that it marked the accession of the French middle-class to political power and enabled the promotion of young scientists without consideration of social class or fortune; it had negative effects, in that France lost the scientific edge it had gained when all existing chairs in ophthalmology were abolished. The status of ophthalmology and of physiological optics in the 18th century are discussed, with a brief mention of the most important innovators in the field.
ISSN:0012-4486
DOI:10.1007/BF00155019