In historical files on the 18th-century “Austro-Turkish wars”, historian Sabine Jesner identifies precursors of the public health principle as it is known today. When the Habsburgs built a standing army, they also invested in statistics, quarantine rules, prevention, aftercare and procurement. Jesner’s discoveries include horseradish roots, ventilators, construction kits for field hospitals and other information […] Continue reading “The emperor sends out soldiers”