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The Sweating Sickness

The Sweating Sickness

Paperback

Medical ReferenceGeneral European History

ISBN10: 1023258714
ISBN13: 9781023258715
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Sweating Sickness: A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse by John Caius offers a vital glimpse into the terror and uncertainty surrounding one of history's most mysterious epidemics. This essential historical text, originally published in the 16th century, provides firsthand observations and counsel concerning the sweating sickness, a devastating disease that swept through Europe.

Caius, a keen observer of his time, meticulously documents the symptoms, progression, and potential remedies as understood during this era of limited medical knowledge. Explore the public health challenges and medical practices of the 1500s through the lens of this rare and important work. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, disease outbreaks, and the social impact of epidemics.

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