The Citadel By A.J. Cronin; 1938

Hardcover Copyright 1938 A groundbreaking novel of its time and a National Book Award winner. The Citadel follows the life of Andrew Manson, a young and idealistic Scottish doctor, as he navigates the challenges of practicing medicine across interwar Wales and England. 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. Condition: GOOD Front and back boards show some wear. Color on spine is faded. Inside the cover is an inscription and some markings to front pages and a few back pages. The rest of the pages are age-toned but in good condition with no other markings. Terms: National Best Seller, Timeless collectable books, antique, vintage, antiquarian, medical fiction, biographical, contemporary literature, gifts for scholars, present for med student, gift for doctors, for authors, for professors. Library collectors, Notable, Noteworthy, aesthetic, must read list,