Excerpt from An Introduction to the Practice of Midwifery
But the firft fchools, from which the wettern part of Europe derived knowledge, were eftablifhed in Italy in the eighth cen tury 5 and the rnoft famous of thofe, in which the art of medicine was taught, were at Padua whither all, who aimed at excel lence, reforted, with the view of purf'uing their findies, and of qualifying themfelves for practice. From the contiguity of the two countries, from the frequent wars carried on between France and Italy, or from other caufes, the Franc}: had many Opportuni ties of acquiring knowledge. Schools were efiablifhed among them, encouragement was given to learning, many able men arofe, and France, by its more convenient iituation to Britain and the northern nations, fuccecded Italy in literary reputation Parir'and Montpellier being the places, to which fiudents in med. Icine, as well as other arts, reforted for'infiruétion, even down to the beginning of this century.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of obstetrics through the 18th century with a focus on the experiences of women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. It includes excerpts from medical writings and case studies to illustrate medical knowledge from the era and to show how that understanding evolved over time. The author provides a well-rounded view of this subject by discussing the history of instruments and techniques, the prominent doctors of the period, and the social factors that influenced the practice of obstetrics. This book offers readers the chance to gain a deeper comprehension of women's healthcare during the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260233424_0
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