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The Principles of Surgery - Softcover

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Synopsis

This book offers a condensed history of surgical practice from the era of ancient Greece up to the innovations of the 12th century C.E. The author observes the origins and development of surgical knowledge and techniques from the time of Hippocrates up to the separation of the medical and surgical professions. Beyond cataloging chronological advances, the author also analyzes the thematic depth of surgical writings. He examines the ideas and beliefs that motivated the development of treatments and procedures, revealing insights into the history of medicine. This book should prove valuable to medical professionals, historians, and anyone with an interest in the complex evolution of one of humanity's most important scientific disciplines.

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