The Sweating Sickness (eBook)

A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse

John Caius (Autor)

E. S. Roberts (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
127 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406620804-2 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Sweating Sickness' by John Caius, the reader is transported back to 16th-century England during the mysterious outbreak of a deadly disease known as the sweating sickness. Caius meticulously details the symptoms, treatment methods, and societal impacts of this devastating epidemic in a hauntingly descriptive and realistic manner. The narrative style of the book immerses the reader in the fear and chaos that pervaded the time, making it a compelling and informative read for history enthusiasts and medical professionals alike. Caius's attention to detail and historical accuracy add depth and authenticity to this captivating account of a little-known chapter in medical history. The book sheds light on the primitive medical practices of the era and the resilience of individuals in the face of a deadly and unforeseen threat, making it a valuable contribution to the understanding of past pandemics and their implications for modern society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 16th century authors • British Literature • Classic Literature • Early works to 1800 • Epidemics in literature • historical fiction • Internal Medicine • Medical History • Medicine • Medieval England • mystery novels • plague literature • Renaissance literature • Sweating-sickness