Celsus
De Medicina
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674993709
- author:
- Celsus
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 16.94 x 11.48 x 1.93 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Celsus on Medicine by A. Cornelius Celsus is a comprehensive guide to medicine written for lay readers. This eight-book work, known as De Medicina, covers topics such as prognosis, diagnosis, and general therapeutics, as well as internal and local ailments, surgery, and pharmacology. Written in the 1st century AD, this book provides valuable insights into the state of medical science at that time. Celsus, a practical layman with experience in treating his household, presents information from various Greek authorities in a clear and accessible style. The Loeb Classical Library edition is available in three volumes. This collection of writings offers a unique window into the medical knowledge of ancient Rome, making it an interesting read for those interested in the history of medicine.
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