Medicine in the Crusades

Warfare, Wounds and the Medieval Surgeon

Autori

• Piers D. Mitchell

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book provides an in-depth exploration of the medical practices and treatments utilized during the Crusades, highlighting the unique approaches to healthcare in a medieval context. It delves into various remedies, surgical techniques, and the role of physicians and healers in addressing the ailments faced by soldiers and civilians alike. Through historical accounts and analyses, it sheds light on the intersection of medicine, religion, and warfare during this tumultuous period.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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