A Theory in Vienna

In 1847, Dr Ignaz Semmelweis discovers how to save countless women from deadly childbirth infections — but his revolutionary idea is mocked. A Theory in Vienna tells the true story of his fight against medical resistance and the tragic cost of being right too soon.

‘I bring to light a truth, which was unknown for many centuries with direful results for the human race.’ – Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis.

Imagine you’d discovered something. Something that could save hundreds of thousands of lives. But they wouldn’t let you tell anyone. Wouldn’t it drive you mad?

Young Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis uncovers the real reason thousands of young women are dying after childbirth. Yet, in mid-19th century Europe, his simple methods are ridiculed. Semmelweis faces the battle of his life to convince others that the cause is simple…

Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, A Theory in Vienna brings the remarkable story of this man to life.

• | Author: Heidi Gallacher
• | Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
• | Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781835743072
• | ISBN-10: 1835743072