Ancient Civilizations Of The Sumerians, Babylonians And The Assyrians In Relationship With The Art Of Healing (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425363642)

""Ancient Civilizations of the Sumerians, Babylonians and the Assyrians in Relationship with the Art of Healing"" by George Gordon Dawson is a comprehensive exploration of the medical practices and beliefs of three major ancient civilizations. The book delves into the history, culture, and medical knowledge of these civilizations, including their use of herbs, surgery, and spiritual healing practices. The author examines the role of religion and mythology in their understanding of illness and healing, as well as the impact of war and trade on the development of medicine. The book also includes fascinating insights into the lives of famous healers and physicians of the time, such as the Babylonian king Hammurabi and the Assyrian queen Semiramis. With its detailed analysis and engaging storytelling, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices of some of the earliest civilizations in human history.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Healing: Pagan and Christian, by George Gordon Dawson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132927.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Gordon Dawson
ISBN-10: 1425363644
ISBN-13: 9781425363642
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.10h x 10.80w x 0.30d