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Medicine and Healing in the Premodern West: A History in Documents: (From the Broadview Sources Series),Used
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Medicine and Healing in the Premodern West 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 readers to the words and ideas of men and women from across Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, from prominent physicians to humble healers. Each of the books ten chronological and thematic chapters is given a significant historical introduction, in which each primary source is described in its original context. Many of the included source texts are newly translated by the editor, some of them appearing in English for the first time.
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- Q: What time period does 'Medicine and Healing in the Premodern West' cover? A: The book traces the history of medicine and medical practice from Ancient Egypt to the end of the Middle Ages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Medicine and Healing in the Premodern West' is Winston Black.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This edition is published in paperback format.
- Q: Are there primary documents included in the book? A: Yes, the book features nearly one hundred primary documents and images related to the history of medicine.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to the topic? A: Yes, the book includes significant historical introductions for each chapter, making it accessible for new readers.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 24, 2019.
- Q: Does the book include newly translated texts? A: Yes, many of the included source texts are newly translated by the editor, some appearing in English for the first time.
- Q: What is the item condition listed for this book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is an 'Annotated' edition.