John Caius, E S Roberts (Ernest Stewart)

Broschiertes Buch

The Sweating Sickness

Beschreibung

"The Sweating Sickness: A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse" by John Caius offers a vital glimpse into the terror and uncertainty surrounding one of history's most mysterious epidemics. This essential historical text, originally published in the 16th century, provides firsthand observations and counsel concerning the sweating sickness, a devastating disease that swept through Europe. Caius, a keen observer of his time, meticulously documents the symptoms, progression, and potential remedies as understood during this era of limited medical knowledge. Explore the public health challenges and medical practices of the 1500s through the lens of this rare and important work. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, disease outbreaks, and the social impact of epidemics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

John Caius (1510-1573) was a prominent English physician and scholar, perhaps best known for his significant contributions to the medical world during the 16th century. His literary legacy includes the influential work 'The Sweating Sickness' (1552), which provides an early examination of the epidemiology and symptoms of the English sweating sickness epidemic that plagued England in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Caius was a pioneering figure in the descriptive pathology of his time, and his book on the sweating sickness is recognized for its detailed clinical observations and earnest attempts to understand a frightening disease that had no known cure at the time. A graduate of the University of Padua, Caius was an ardent advocator of the medical learning methods practiced in Italy and was instrumental in promoting the Renaissance ideals of scholarship in England. His academic proficiency was not only limited to medicine; he also made a lasting impact on the University of Cambridge, where he served as President of Gonville and Caius College. As a physician to Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, Caius's influence extended beyond the academic realm into the English court. His scholarly work blended careful observation with the medical knowledge of his era, reflecting the Renaissance humanist's pursuit of a synthesis between learning and practical application in tackling the health crises of his day.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 54g
• ISBN-13: 9781023258715
• ISBN-10: 1023258714
• Artikelnr.: 74127681