Routledge https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0415423198?tag=tosheroon-21

Explore the history of medical and scientific transformations in early modern Europe through this Routledge publication. From the late fifteenth century, a fascination with novelty drove Europeans to seek out unknown details about the natural world. This book examines how the quest for exclusive information shaped the era. Readers will learn about the rise of new plants, animals, and natural objects that captured the public imagination. The text covers the growing demand for new recipes for medical and alchemical procedures, as well as fresh facts regarding the human body and the mechanics of nature. These secrets were not just academic interests; they became significant items of commerce and trade during this period. By placing medical history in its proper context, this work provides a clear look at how the pursuit of hidden knowledge helped drive the evolution of science and medicine. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of European science and the social impact of scientific discovery.