Medical Work Of The Knights Hospitallers Of Saint John Of Jerusalem (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432630621)

The book ""Medical Work Of The Knights Hospitallers Of Saint John Of Jerusalem"" by Edgar Erskine Hume is a detailed account of the medical practices and contributions of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem. The author provides a comprehensive history of the order and their role in providing medical care to pilgrims, soldiers, and the sick during the medieval period. The book covers the various medical treatments and procedures used by the Knights Hospitallers, including surgery, herbal medicine, and hygiene practices. The author also explores the impact of the order's medical work on the development of modern medicine, particularly in the areas of hospital management and medical education. The book is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and healthcare.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: Edgar Erskine Hume
ISBN-10: 1432630628
ISBN-13: 9781432630621
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d