Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen is a translation of Johann Guinter's textbook as revised and annotated by Guinter's student, Andreas Vesalius, in 1538. Despite Vesalius' fame as an anatomist, his 1538 revision has attracted almost no attention. However, this new translation shows the significant rewrites and additional information added to the original based on his own dissections. 250 newly discovered annotations by Vesalius himself, published here in full for the first time, also show his working methods and ideas.
Together they offer remarkable...
Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen is a translation of Johann Guinter's textbook as revised and annotated by Guinter'...
New English translations, with accessible commentary, of psychological and ethical writings by Galen, the foremost philosopher-doctor of the ancient world.
New English translations, with accessible commentary, of psychological and ethical writings by Galen, the foremost philosopher-doctor of the ancient w...
The third edition of this magisterial account of medicine in the Greek and Roman worlds has been updated to incorporate the many new discoveries made in the field over the last decade. Ancient Medicine will remain the definitive textbook on the subject for students and scholars.
The third edition of this magisterial account of medicine in the Greek and Roman worlds has been updated to incorporate the many new discoveries made ...
