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The Medicine of the Ancient Egyptians, Volume 1: Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics

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A comprehensive survey of medical knowledge and practice in ancient Egypt, by leading authorities on the topic, new in paperback

Ancient Egyptian medicine employed advanced surgical practices, while the prevention and treatment of diseases relied mostly on natural remedies and magical incantations. In the first of three volumes, The Medicine of the Ancient Egyptians explores these two different aspects, using textual sources and physical evidence to cast light on the state of ancient medical...