Medicine and Healing in the Premodern West. A History in Documents, Paperback/***

Traces the history of medicine and medical practice from Ancient Egypt through to the end of the Middle Ages. Featuring nearly one hundred primary documents and images, this book introduces students and scholars to the words and ideas of prominent physicians and humble healers, men and women, from across Europe and the Mediterranean. Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd Illustration(s): 5 illustrations Number of pages: 288 Publication date: 2019 Dimensions: 178 x 227 x 17 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Winston Black