Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
Epilepsy and other chronic convulsive diseases.
Publication Details
London: J. & A. Churchill, 1881 CE.
Gowers left a classic account of epilepsy, a book which today is still one of the most important on the subject. He was first to note the tetanic nature of the epileptic convulsion.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #4818 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/1620 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | epilepsy-and-other-chronic-convulsive-diseases |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London