Author: Richard A. Gabriel
Edition: 1
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1597978485
Man and Wound in the Ancient World: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople
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In this compelling volume, military historian Richard A. Gabriel explores the long-hidden world of ancient military medicine from 4000 BC to AD 1453 to reveal its surprisingly sophisticated body of knowledge, practice, and technique. Ranging broadly from the deserts of North Africa, across the plains of India and Persia, to the mountains of Europe and Asia Minor, this book examines medical history from the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages. By revealing long-forgotten medical secrets, Dr Medical books Man And Wound In The Ancient World: A History Of Military Medicine From Sumer To. author richard a gabriel format hardback language english publication year 28 11 2011 subject medicine subject 2 medicine general themonsterbookshop co uk in titles description add my store to your favorites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions general interest man and wound in the ancient world a history of military medicine from sumer to the fall of constantinople item details title man and wound in the ancient world a history of military medicine from sumer
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Medical Book Man and Wound in the Ancient World
In an age of bloody combat, how did physicians and medics cope with arrow injuries, spear and sword gashes, dysentery, and infection without the benefits of anesthesia or modern medical technology?
In this compelling volume, military historian Richard A. Gabriel explores the long-hidden world of ancient military medicine from 4000 BC to AD 1453 to reveal its surprisingly sophisticated body of knowledge, practice, and technique. Ranging broadly from the deserts of North Africa, across the plains of India and Persia, to the mountains of Europe and Asia Minor, this book examines medical history from the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages. By revealing long-forgotten medical secrets, Dr. Gabriel shows how ancient civilizations’ technologies have influenced modern medical practices.
Comprehensive, thoughtful, sometimes graphic, and always accessible, Man and Wound in the Ancient World will be welcomed by anyone who wants to learn how today’s medical miracles build upon those of the past.
