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Old-Time Makers of Medicine

by James Joseph Walsh

The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire and growth of the early Christian Church. From there, Dr. Walsh details the development of medical knowledge and practice in Arabia, to Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The reader will also discover how modern cultures based much of their medical knowledge on ancient Greek teachings. The chapters on Arabian Physicians and Medieval Universities also discuss knowledge exchanged between Arabic and European cultures. Dr. Walsh exposes several misconceptions and misinterpretations of history, especially restrictions of medical research stemming from religious prohibitions.

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Language

English

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English

Published In

1911

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James Joseph Walsh

United States

James Joseph Walsh was an American physician and author.     Walsh was born in New York City. He graduated from Fordham College in 1884 (PhD, 1892) an...

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