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The prince of medicine
Galen in the Roman Empire
Book • 2013
This book offers the first authoritative biography in English of Galen, a brilliant and profoundly influential figure in the history of medicine.
It delves into Galen's life, his contributions to medical science, and his impact on Western medicine.
The biography blends historical detail with the drama of Galen's time, including his experiences during an outbreak of smallpox and his role as a polymath writing on various subjects beyond medicine.
It delves into Galen's life, his contributions to medical science, and his impact on Western medicine.
The biography blends historical detail with the drama of Galen's time, including his experiences during an outbreak of smallpox and his role as a polymath writing on various subjects beyond medicine.
