Syphilis in the Middle Ages and in Modern Times, Vol. 2 of 3: Syphilis to-Day and Among the Ancients (Classic Reprint)

Discover the long arc of syphilis from ancient times to modern days, with clear, evidence-based analysis. This volume traces how scientists and clinicians have understood the disease across centuries, offering context for today’s debates and practices.

This edition presents a careful history of the venereal disease, its names, origins, and the evolving medical responses. It combines documentary sources with clinical insight to illuminate how culture, science, and policy have shaped prevention and treatment.

• Timelines that connect medieval beliefs, Renaissance ideas, and modern medical thinking.


• Portraits of key thinkers and how their theories influenced diagnosis and care.


• Discussion of public health approaches, from policing to hospital-based care and patient privacy.


• Reflection on how social attitudes impact prevention, treatment, and patient rights.

Ideal for readers of medical history, public health, and those seeking a grounded view of how a centuries-old disease shaped society—and how science gradually challenged legend with evidence.

Syphilis in the Middle Ages and in Modern Times, Volume II, offers a rigorous, readable account that helps you understand the disease beyond the headlines.