Ten Books of Surgery with the Magazine of the Instruments Necessary for It

by Ambroise Paré

Ambroise Paré (1510–1590) was a French surgeon who specialized in battlefield medicine, especially wound treatment. He was the official royal surgeon for the kings Henry II, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III. A humane and dedicated physician, Paré was intensely concerned with the dissemination of knowledge about medicine. He contributed to the development of artificial limbs and also spawned several significant advancements in obstetrics. His medical achievements led Paré to be regarded as the “Father of Modern Surgery.”s work provides valuable insight into an age when the practice of medicine was moved towards the discipline and order of science but was still considerably affected by superstition.

282 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Ambroise Paré was the official royal surgeon for the Henry II, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III.