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Medical Work Of The Knights Hospitallers Of Saint John Of Jerusalem

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Availability:In StockContributor:Edgar Erskine HumePublish date:2010-09-10Pages:72
Language:EnglishPublisher:Kessinger PublishingISBN-13:9781163148808ISBN-10:1163148806UPC:9781163148808Book Category:Literary Collections, History, MedicalBook Subcategory:Military, HistorySize:9.25 x 7.50 x 0.15 inchesWeight:0.3109Product ID:SCEGET42G8
""Medical Work of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem"" by Edgar Erskine Hume is a detailed historical account of the medical practices and innovations of the Knights Hospitallers, a religious order that provided medical care to pilgrims and crusaders during the Middle Ages. The book provides insight into the medical knowledge and techniques of the time, as well as the religious and social context in which they were practiced. Hume draws on a variety of sources, including medical treatises, historical records, and archaeological evidence, to paint a vivid picture of the Knights' medical work. The book covers topics such as surgery, pharmacology, hygiene, and disease prevention, and includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the medical procedures and tools used by the Knights. Overall, ""Medical Work of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine and the role of religion in healthcare during the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Kessinger PublishingISBN-13:9781163148808ISBN-10:1163148806UPC:9781163148808Book Category:Literary Collections, History, MedicalBook Subcategory:Military, HistorySize:9.25 x 7.50 x 0.15 inchesWeight:0.3109Product ID:SCEGET42G8
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

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