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Hippocrates of Cos II or Hippokrates of Kos (ca. 460 BC - ca. 370 BC) was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and was considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is referred to as the "father of medicine" in recognition of his... Read Full Overview

On Ancient Medicine is a book written by Hippocrates, a Greek physician who is widely regarded as the father of Western medicine. The book is a collection of his writings on medicine, including his theories on the causes of disease, the importance of diet and lifestyle, and the... Read Full Overview

On Ancient Medicine is a collection of medical treatises written by Hippocrates, a Greek physician who lived in the 5th century BCE. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a series of lectures on the principles of medicine, while the second part is a collection... Read Full Overview

On Ancient Medicine is a seminal work on medicine.

On Ancient Medicine is a collection of medical writings by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who is considered the father of modern medicine. The book contains 60 treatises that cover a wide range of medical topics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis,... Read Full Overview

On Ancient Medicine is a collection of medical treatises written by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who is widely regarded as the father of modern medicine. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of medicine as they were understood in ancient... Read Full Overview