Medieval Medicine: A Reader

Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures #15

by Faith Wallis (Editor)

Medical knowledge and practice changed profoundly during the medieval period. In this collection of over 100 primary sources, many translated for the first time, Faith Wallis reveals the dynamic world of medicine in the Middle Ages that has been largely unavailable to students and scholars. The reader includes 21 illustrations and a glossary of medical terms.

Genres: History, History Of Medicine, Medieval, Nonfiction, Cultural

592 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2010

About the author

Professor Wallis is the jointly-appointed associate professor of History and Social Studies of Medicine at McGill University (Quebec, Canada).

Reviews

[Ch1m3r4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really good on the history of medicine.