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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This rare book presents two Renaissance-era translations of Galen's medical treatises. Composed by humanist scholar and physician Thomas Linacre, these 16th-century translations of Galen's influential works on the natural faculties and the use of the pulse were instrumental in the dissemination of classical medical knowledge across Europe. The book opens with a fascinating introduction by the author, offering historical context and insights into the life and work of Linacre. Renaissance scholars like Linacre played a crucial role in reviving interest in classical learning and shaping the development of science and medicine in the West, making this volume of translations a valuable resource for scholars of medical history and the broader intellectual landscape of the Renaissance. 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.