Man and Wound in the Ancient World: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople PDF

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Download medical books file now PRETITLE Man and Wound in the Ancient World: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople [Kindle Edition] POSTTITLE from 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror linkWounds and disease were as devastating on the battlefields of the ancient world as they are today. In an age of bloody combat, how did physicians and medics cope with arrow injuries, spear and sword gashes, dysentery, and infection without the benefits of anesthesia or modern medical technology?

In this compelling volume, military historian Richard A. Gabriel explores the long-hidden world of ancient military medicine from 4000 BC to AD 1453 to reveal its surprisingly sophisticated body of knowledge, practice, and technique. Ranging broadly from the deserts of North Africa, across the plains of India and Persia, to the mountains of Europe and Asia Minor, this book examines medical history from the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages. By revealing long-forgotten medical secrets, Dr. Gabriel shows how ancient civilizations’ technologies have influenced modern medical practices.

Comprehensive, thoughtful, sometimes graphic, and always accessible, Man and Wound in the Ancient World will be welcomed by anyone who wants to learn how today’s medical miracles build upon those of the past.
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• Print Length: 281 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1597978485
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.; 1 edition (November 30, 2011)
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• Language: English
• ASIN: B006UDEXJK
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Man and Wound in the Ancient World: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople PDF

This book thoroughly examines military medicine in the various cultures around the Mediterranean Sea from approximately 4000 BCE to 1453 CE. The author investigates each culture, the extent of its medical knowledge, and how the culture applied this knowledge to its military. As Gabriel reveals, most of the earliest cultures viewed disease as caused by the gods or other supernatural beings who were displeased with something the culture had done or not done. Therefore, most "medical" practice was in the form of incantations, charms, prayers, etc. However, some cultures began to see that there were physical causes of disease and developed more scientific treatments for disease and injury. Far above all of these cultures were the Romans, who had medical knowledge based on direct observation, testing, and analysis - - the beginnings of the scientific method. They used this information to form the western world's first thorough system of medical training so that legionary physicians had accurate and consistent training across the Empire and through time. In addition, Romans invented hemostats, ligatures to stop bleeding, amputation that most could survive, effective antiseptics and antibacterials, and much more. When the Empire fell in the west, all of this knowledge was lost, and the western world would not achieve the level of medical care the Roman military had until WWI.

By bonnie_blu

I really enjoyed this book! In my opinion, its subtitle does not do it full justice. In addition to "A History of Military Medicine", the author discusses how different civilizations (and medicine) began and evolved; how pragmatic, empirical medicine developed more efficiently in some cultures than in others; how medicine, magic and religious beliefs often intertwined (usually to the detriment of effective medicine); and, of course, how military medicine evolved in different societies throughout the ages. As in many other fields, (successful) medical practice also had its setbacks as well as advances; the reasons for these are well explained by the author. There is a lot of ancient history covered in this intriguing book. Having read it ("devoured it" may be a better expression), I can say that I have learned a tremendous amount of fascinating information presented in a most logical and enjoyable way.

The author writes in a concise, clear and captivating manner. The text is scholarly and yet highly accessible. I believe that this book can be enjoyed by anyone and that it should be of considerable interest to all ancient history enthusiasts.

By G. Poirier