Ebook {Epub PDF} The Citadel by A.J. Cronin

Based on A.J. Cronin’s own experiences as a physician, this book boldly confronts traditional medical ethics, and has been noted as one of the inspirations for the formation of the National Health Service/5(92). Based on Cronin's own experiences as a physician, The Citadel boldly confronts traditional medical ethics, and has been noted as one of the inspirations for the formation of the National Health Service/5(). AJ Cronin () was a Scottish-born doctor-turned-novelist whose most famous novel is The Citadel, published in The book describes the struggles of an idealistic young doctor working in Wales and London in the s and 30s. The novel was a global bestseller and its portrayal of a largely ineffective, corruption-ridden system of healthcare is thought to have directly influenced the foundation Cited by: 4.

Cronin suffered ostracism by the medical profession for his liberal views, but his book is said to have helped pave the way for public acceptance of National Health Service in the following decade. For more on Cronin, see Dale Salwak, A. J. Cronin (Boston: Twayne Publishers, ) and J. A. Fisher, "A. J. Cronin--physician, author,". "The Citadel" by A.J. Cronin is a fiction novel published in Although an older book that's only read for research papers, it is intriguing, immersing the reader into a doctor's life and career in the interwar United Kingdom. The book presents an analysis of the issues facing British healthcare during the s. Cronin does. The Citadel by A. J. Cronin, Paperback (ISBN: ) An influential part in laying the foundation of the NHS, The Citadel is a moving story of tragedy, triumph and redemption. When newly qualified doctor Andrew Manson takes up his first post in a Welsh mining community, the young Scot brings with him a bagful of idealism and enthusiasm.

The Citadel won the National Book Award for Novels in It was written by A.J. Cronin The dialogue in this semi-autobiographical story about a talented young Welsh doctor was quite good. The cases and threads were also convincing. The Citadel - The Keys of the Kingdom A J Cronin HC Book Club Edition. Pre-Owned. From United States. Was: Previous Price $ +$ shipping. Book Source: Digital Library of India Item www.doorway.ru: Cronin A. www.doorway.ruioned: www.doorway.ruble.