Medical Work Of The Knights Hospitallers Of Saint John Of Jerusalem

""Medical Work of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem"" by Edgar Erskine Hume is a historical account of the medical practices of the Knights Hospitallers, a religious order that provided medical care to pilgrims and crusaders during the Middle Ages. The book delves into the history of the order, its origins, and its development over time. It also explores the medical practices and techniques used by the Knights Hospitallers, including surgery, pharmacology, and nursing. The author provides detailed descriptions of the medical facilities and hospitals established by the order, as well as the training and education of its medical personnel. The book also examines the impact of the Knights Hospitallers on the development of medicine and healthcare in Europe. This comprehensive and informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and healthcare in the Middle Ages.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.