Routledge Principles of Anatomy - Galen, Guinter and Vesalius

Explore a landmark moment in medical history with this Routledge Early Modern Translation. This volume presents the Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen, specifically the version revised and annotated by Andreas Vesalius in 1538. While Vesalius is a famous name in anatomy, his specific work on Johann Guinter's textbook has remained largely overlooked by scholars until now. This translation provides a rare look at how Vesalius used his own dissections to rewrite and expand upon the original text. By studying this edition, readers can see the exact points where Vesalius added new information to challenge or refine existing knowledge. It serves as a vital resource for historians of science and students of early modern medicine. Included in this edition are 250 newly discovered annotations written by Vesalius himself. Published here in full for the first time, these notes reveal his personal working methods and the evolution of his scientific ideas. This book offers a direct window into the mind of one of history's most important anatomists.