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Step into the world of seventeenth-century England through the lens of medical history. In Sufferers and Healers, Lucinda McCray Beier explores the lived experiences of those dealing with illness during this era. This Routledge Revival edition provides a deep look into the lives of both those who suffered from ailments and the various people who provided care. By using personal accounts from the time, the book details the wide spectrum of medical practitioners available to the public. You will learn about the different roles people played in health, from the housewife using herbal preparations to local cunning-folk, traveling healers, and formally accredited surgeons or physicians. This study offers a clear view of the disorders people faced and the diverse therapies used to treat them. It is an essential read for students of British history and anyone interested in how people navigated health and sickness in the past.

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Explore the diverse medical landscape of seventeenth-century England through authentic personal accounts from sufferers and healers.

Learn about the wide range of practitioners, including housewives with herbal knowledge, traveling healers, and accredited physicians.

Gain insight into the specific medical disorders and common ailments that people faced during this historical period.

Examine the various therapies and treatments available to different social classes in early modern Britain.

Access this significant historical study through the Routledge Revivals series, making classic research accessible for modern readers.

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Release Date
30 November 2015
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22 July 2015

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