Routledge Herbs and Herbalism in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Explore the history of botany through this specialized collection from the Variorum Collected Studies series. This volume brings together the significant research and articles of Jerry Stannard, a scholar whose mastery of botanical history was recognized as incomparable. Stannard spent his career assembling legendary materials on the history of botany, spanning from the era of Homer to the work of Linnaeus. While his death prevented the completion of his ultimate planned synthesis, this book serves as a vital resource by gathering his essential studies and articles into one place. This work is an important addition for those studying the history of pharmacology and medical practices. It provides a deep look at how herbalism was understood and utilized during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. For researchers and students of medical history, this volume offers direct access to the scholarly output of one of the field's most respected figures.