A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities: Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from the Healing Arts of Greece and Rome

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Book Synopsis: There are few disciplines as exciting and forward-looking as medicine. Unfortunately, however, many modern practitioners have lost sight of the origins of their discipline.

A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities aspires to cure this lapse by taking readers back to the early days of Western medicine in ancient Greece and Rome. Quoting the actual words of ancient authors, often from texts which have never before been translated into English, J. C. McKeown offers a fascinating glimpse at the origins of surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, pharmacology, diet and nutrition, and many other fields of medicine.

This book features hundreds of passages from Greek and Roman authors, with gentle guidance from McKeown, giving a vividly direct picture of the ancient medical world, a world in which, for example, a surgeon had to be strong-minded enough to ignore the screams of his patient, diseases were assumed to be sent by the gods, medicine and magic were often indistinguishable, and no qualifications were required before setting oneself up as a doctor. On the other hand, McKeown reveals that some ancient medical attitudes were also surprisingly similar to our own.

Beyond the practice of medicine, McKeown highlights ancient views on familiar topics, such as medical ethics and the role of the doctor in society. A fascinating exploration of the bizarre - and sometimes grotesque - medical beliefs of the past, A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities will delight anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or the ancient world.

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Discover the captivating origins of modern medicine with A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities. In this fascinating book, author J. C. McKeown takes readers on a journey back to ancient Greece and Rome, where the foundations of Western medicine were laid. Through translated passages from ancient texts, McKeown offers a firsthand glimpse into the early days of surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, pharmacology, and more. Quench your thirst for knowledge and uncover the strange and surprising facts that shaped the healing arts of ancient times.

Step into a world where medicine and magic were intertwined. A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities reveals that in the ancient medical world, diseases were thought to be a result of divine punishment, and doctors had to possess incredible mental fortitude to ignore the screams of their patients. Indulge in the bizarre and sometimes grotesque medical beliefs from a time where qualifications were not required to practice medicine. Prepare to be astounded by the similarities between ancient medical attitudes and our own, as McKeown also explores ethical considerations and the role of doctors in society.

Unearth an abundance of ancient knowledge and gain a vivid understanding of the medical practices of Greece and Rome with A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities. This enthralling book features hundreds of passages from Greek and Roman authors, offering an authentic glimpse into a world where medicine and myth converged. Whether you are an enthusiast of medical history or the ancient world, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of the origins of medicine.

Delve into the past and uncover the secrets of ancient medical practices today. Click here to embark on a journey through time with A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities, and unravel the mysteries that lie within.

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