A Fifteenth Century Surgeon: Hieronymus Brunschwig And His Work

By Henry E. Sigerist

Book Overview

""A Fifteenth Century Surgeon: Hieronymus Brunschwig And His Work"" is a book written by Henry E. Sigerist that explores the life and work of a prominent surgeon from the fifteenth century named Hieronymus Brunschwig. The book provides a detailed account of Brunschwig's life and career, including his education, training, and contributions to the field of medicine. It also delves into the historical context of Brunschwig's work, examining the medical practices and beliefs of the time period. The book includes translations of some of Brunschwig's most important works, as well as analysis and commentary by Sigerist. Overall, ""A Fifteenth Century Surgeon"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an important historical figure and sheds light on the evolution of medicine in the fifteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432567721
• ISBN13: 9781432567729
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"