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Medical practice and technology in antiquity and the Middle Ages

Light and Darkness in Medicine: Practice and Technology in Antiquity and the Middle Ages "represents a deep dive into the history of medicine, describing methods and technology that were used in antiquity and during the Middle Ages. From ancient civilizations to the late Middle Ages, readers learn about what methods and tools were used in medical practice, what ideas about health and disease existed, and how these ideas influenced treatment.

This book reveals both progressive medical practices and superstitious beliefs that were common at the time. She talks about various treatments, the use of herbs and plants, surgical procedures, religious and magical practices, and what technologies were available for ancient and medieval physicians.

Readers will have a unique perspective on the development of medicine, from its early beginnings to medieval achievements, and will understand how these ideas and methods formed the foundations of modern medical science and practice.