Ancient Medicine: From Sorcery to Surgery

by Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods

Describes medical techniques such as brain surgery, splints, taking a pulse, forceps, and sanitation in ancient civilizations including the Stone Age, Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Rome.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

88 pages, Library Binding

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although, I enjoyed the book, a word of caution: some of the descriptions are disturbingly graphic; and some of the topics are VERY adult. Examples: detailed explanation of disembowelment, detailed discussion of circumcision, explanation of birth control that involved putting crocodile dung in a woman's vagina.
This book was in the children's section at my library--but it seemed like it was written for adults

[SaldRod · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but gives a generalized idea of ancient medicine.

[James Finger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and entertaining