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De Re Medica Libri Octo

De Re Medica Libri Octo

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Medical ReferenceFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1179933486
ISBN13: 9781179933481
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 10 2011
Pages: 580
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian

De Re Medica Libri Octo (Eight Books on Medicine) is a comprehensive medical treatise by Aulus Cornelius Celsus, a Roman encyclopedist and possible physician who lived in the first century CE. This work is one of the most important sources of medical knowledge from the Roman world, offering detailed descriptions of diseases, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical preparations. Celsus's clear and organized presentation makes the text a valuable resource for understanding ancient medical practices.

The treatise covers a wide range of medical topics, from diet and hygiene to the treatment of specific ailments and injuries. Celsus's writing reflects the influence of Greek medicine, particularly the teachings of Hippocrates and his followers, while also incorporating Roman approaches. The book provides insights into the state of medical knowledge during the early Roman Empire and its enduring influence on subsequent medical thought.

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