Galen
On the Natural Faculties (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674990784
- author:
- Galen
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 10.9 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Galen's On the Natural Faculties is a foundational text in the history of medicine. Written by one of antiquity's most prolific and influential medical writers, this work represents the pinnacle of Greek medical thought. Born in Pergamum AD 129, Galen went on to become a renowned physician, eventually winning recognition as the foremost medical authority of his time in Rome. His writings synthesized the best work of previous Greek medical schools, shaping the course of medicine for centuries to come. With its enduring influence, On the Natural Faculties remains an essential resource for scholars and historians of medicine.
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