Alexander Fleming

by Richard Tames

Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine, his research of bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Richard Lawrence Tames (30 January 1946 -) is a British academic, historian, and author.

Tames lectured on history at Syracuse University London and is a Blue Badge guide. He has written over twenty books on different aspects of English history, including Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day.

Tames is known for bringing the past to life for students and general readers alike. He is also the author of An Armchair Traveller’s History of Oxford and An Armchair Traveller’s History of London.