The Medieval Hospitals Of England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163425695)

The Medieval Hospitals of England is a comprehensive historical account of the hospitals that existed in England during the Middle Ages. Written by Rotha Mary Clay, an expert in medieval history, the book explores the social, religious, and medical aspects of these institutions. Clay examines the origins of hospitals in England, tracing their development from religious houses to independent charitable organizations. She also delves into the daily life of hospital patients and staff, the medical treatments available at the time, and the role of hospitals in the wider community. The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as hospital records, charters, and manuscripts. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, social welfare, or medieval England.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: Rotha Mary Clay
ISBN-10: 1163425699
ISBN-13: 9781163425695
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d