An Illustrated History Of Medicine: From The Magic Rites Of Prehistoric Sorcerers To The Achievements Of Modern Drugs And Surgery
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Roberto Margotta
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Hamlyn, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
An Illustrated History of Medicine by Roberto Margotta offers a sweeping, visual journey through the development of medical science, tracing its evolution from ancient healing practices rooted in superstition and herbal lore to the systematic methodologies of modern medicine. Richly illustrated, the book showcases how cultures across time—Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, and beyond—shaped our understanding of the human body and disease. It highlights key figures, breakthroughs, and the ever-changing beliefs about health, revealing medicine not just as a science, but as a reflection of society’s deepest values and fears.
Author: Roberto Margotta
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Hamlyn, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
An Illustrated History of Medicine by Roberto Margotta offers a sweeping, visual journey through the development of medical science, tracing its evolution from ancient healing practices rooted in superstition and herbal lore to the systematic methodologies of modern medicine. Richly illustrated, the book showcases how cultures across time—Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, and beyond—shaped our understanding of the human body and disease. It highlights key figures, breakthroughs, and the ever-changing beliefs about health, revealing medicine not just as a science, but as a reflection of society’s deepest values and fears.