Description: Hermann Peters’ Pictorial History of Ancient Pharmacy and Medicine is an illustrated and detailed exploration of the history of healing practices and medicinal knowledge from ancient civilizations to more modern times. Originally published in the late 19th century, this work is both an academic resource and a visually engaging historical account. Key Features 1.Historical Scope: The book traces the evolution of pharmacy and medicine across major ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and early European practitioners. It examines the origins of medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and its transmission through time. 2.Illustrations: A defining feature of the book is its rich collection of illustrations, including woodcuts, engravings, and historical diagrams. These depict ancient tools, apothecaries, manuscripts, and scenes of medical practice, offering a vivid glimpse into historical contexts. 3.Cultural Perspectives: Peters explores how different civilizations understood health, disease, and healing, highlighting the interplay between medicine, religion, and superstition in various eras. 4.Early Pharmacy Practices: The book delves into the development of pharmacy as a distinct profession, examining the preparation of remedies, the role of herbal medicine, and the establishment of early apothecaries. 5.Influential Figures and Texts: The work discusses key historical figures, such as Hippocrates, Galen, and Avicenna, as well as foundational texts like the Ebers Papyrus and medieval pharmacopeias. 6.Medical Ethics and Evolution: Peters reflects on the ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by early practitioners, alongside advancements in medical science that shaped modern medicine and pharmacy. Tone and Purpose The book is scholarly yet accessible, aiming to educate both professionals in the medical field and general readers with an interest in history. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how humanity’s approach to healing has evolved over millennia. Relevance Today Peters’ work remains significant for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the origins of modern medicine and pharmacy. It highlights the enduring connection between ancient practices and contemporary health sciences.
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Chicago
Language: English
Illustrator: Dr. William Netter
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Hermann Peters
Publisher: G. P. Engelhard & Company
Topic: Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1902
