PORTER, ROY, 1946 to 2002

Roy Porter

British historian of medicine.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
2
Nationality
United Kingdom
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Reading guide

Roy Porter books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Greatest Benefit to Mankind1997
  2. 2Blood and Guts2002
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1997The Greatest Benefit to MankindHarperCollins
  2. 2002Blood and GutsAllen Lane
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What order should I read Roy Porter's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Greatest Benefit to Mankind (1997), then Blood and Guts (2002). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Roy Porter's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, first published in 1997.

When was Roy Porter born?

Roy Porter was born in 1946 and died in 2002.

How many Roy Porter books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Roy Porter across 2 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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