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De Codicis Dioscuridei Aniciae Iulianae; Volume 1

De Codicis Dioscuridei Aniciae Iulianae; Volume 1

Paperback

Medical ReferenceSports GeneralAncient History General

ISBN10: 1142062163
ISBN13: 9781142062163
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Dutch

De Codicis Dioscuridei Aniciae Iulianae, Volume 1 is a scholarly examination of the Codex Dioscurides, an important illustrated medical treatise compiled in Byzantium in the 6th century AD. This volume provides detailed analysis of the codex, its historical context, and its significance for understanding ancient medicine and botany. The work delves into the creation and patronage of the codex, particularly focusing on Anicia Juliana, a prominent Byzantine noblewoman. It offers invaluable insights into the state of medical knowledge, pharmaceutical practices, and artistic traditions of the era. This study is essential for historians of medicine, art historians, and anyone interested in the legacy of classical knowledge in the Byzantine world.

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