The Prognostics And Prorrhetics Of Hippocrates: To Which Is Prefixed A Short Account Of The Life Of Hippocrates (1788)

By John Moffat

Book Overview

The Prognostics and Prorrhetics of Hippocrates is a book written by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. This work contains a collection of medical prognostications and prorrhetics, which are predictions and recommendations for the treatment of various diseases and conditions. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the prognostics of acute diseases and the second section dealing with the prorrhetics of chronic diseases.In addition to the medical content, the book also includes a short account of the life of Hippocrates, who is considered the father of modern medicine. This section provides readers with an insight into the life and work of this renowned physician, including his contributions to the field of medicine and his philosophy on the practice of medicine.Originally written in Ancient Greek, this book has been translated into English and is still widely read and studied by medical professionals and scholars today. It provides valuable insights into the medical practices and beliefs of ancient Greece and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Hippocrates and his contributions to the field of medicine.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: 1120039657
• ISBN13: 9781120039651
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"