The Prince of Medicine: Galen in the Roman Empire
Susan P. Mattern examines Galen, one of the most important figures in ancient medicine, within the political and cultural setting of the Roman Empire. This historical study explores his life, work, and enduring significance in the development of medical thought.
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The Prince of Medicine examines Galen, a prominent medical figure of the ancient world.
Set within the Roman Empire, the book places Galen’s life and work in their historical context.
Susan P. Mattern presents a study of medicine, authority, and intellectual life in antiquity.
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