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De Gruyter - Gastrointestinal Disease in Ancient Mesopotamia

Name: De Gruyter - Gastrointestinal Disease in Ancient Mesopotamia
Brand: De Gruyter
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Explore the medical history of the ancient world with this scholarly edition of the Stomach Treatise from Ashurbanipal's royal library at Nineveh. This volume provides the first comprehensive look at a vital medical compendium from ancient Mesopotamia, focusing on gastrointestinal ailments, bile-induced diseases, and fever. Assembled three millennia ago, this text was a core part of the Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia, serving as an authoritative source of therapeutic knowledge. The work includes a diverse range of ancient medical practices, from symptom descriptions and drug recipes to incantations and healing rituals. This edition offers significant value to historians and researchers through numerous textual improvements. These updates are based on first-hand examinations of the original manuscripts, providing a clear and accurate window into the medical science of the Middle East. It is a necessary resource for those studying the history of medicine and ancient Near Eastern civilizations.

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Comprehensive edition of the Stomach Treatise from the royal library at Nineveh.

Covers ancient medical treatments for gastrointestinal ailments, bile-induced diseases, and fever.

Includes a wide variety of historical records such as drug recipes, symptom descriptions, and healing rituals.

Features textual improvements based on direct examinations of original manuscripts.

Provides access to part of the authoritative Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia.

A specialized resource for studying ancient Mesopotamian medicine and history.

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Brand: De Gruyter
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1501515268
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Middle East
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 September 2022
Listed Since: 11 January 2018

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