Medicine And Morals Of Ancient Rome According To The Latin Poets (1901)

By Edmond Dupouy

Book Overview

""Medicine and Morals of Ancient Rome According to the Latin Poets"" is a book written by Edmond Dupouy and published in 1901. The book explores the intersection of medicine and ethics in ancient Rome through the lens of Latin poetry. Dupouy examines the works of poets such as Virgil, Ovid, and Juvenal to understand how they portrayed the relationship between health, illness, and morality in Roman society. The book also delves into the medical practices of ancient Rome, including the use of herbs, surgery, and hygiene. Dupouy's work provides a unique perspective on the history of medicine and ethics, as well as the cultural values of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120001781
• ISBN13: 9781120001788
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"