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

2022
33 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654709068-7 (EAN)

Infos

John Caius's 'The Sweating Sickness' is a meticulously researched account of the epidemic that ravaged England in the 16th century. Caius delves into the medical and societal implications of the disease, offering a detailed analysis of its symptoms, spread, and impact on the population. Written in a clinical yet accessible style, the book provides valuable insights into the historical context of the sweating sickness and its significance in the broader history of infectious diseases. Caius's attention to detail and thorough documentation make this book an essential read for anyone interested in epidemiology and medical history. As a renowned physician and academic, John Caius was uniquely positioned to write about the Sweating Sickness. His expertise in medicine and his firsthand experience with treating patients during the epidemic adds depth and credibility to his narrative. Caius's dedication to preserving the historical record of the disease shines through in his meticulous research and scholarly approach. I highly recommend 'The Sweating Sickness' to readers interested in the intersection of medicine, history, and society. Caius's authoritative account offers a compelling insight into a little-known but significant chapter in England's medical history.

Autor

John Caius (1510-1573) was a prominent English physician and scholar, perhaps best known for his significant contributions to the medical world during the 16th century. His literary legacy includes the influential work 'The Sweating Sickness' (1552), which provides an early examination of the epidemiology and symptoms of the English sweating sickness epidemic that plagued England in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Caius was a pioneering figure in the descriptive pathology of his time, and his book on the sweating sickness is recognized for its detailed clinical observations and earnest attempts to understand a frightening disease that had no known cure at the time. A graduate of the University of Padua, Caius was an ardent advocator of the medical learning methods practiced in Italy and was instrumental in promoting the Renaissance ideals of scholarship in England. His academic proficiency was not only limited to medicine; he also made a lasting impact on the University of Cambridge, where he served as President of Gonville and Caius College. As a physician to Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, Caius's influence extended beyond the academic realm into the English court. His scholarly work blended careful observation with the medical knowledge of his era, reflecting the Renaissance humanist's pursuit of a synthesis between learning and practical application in tackling the health crises of his day.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 16th century england • classic English novels • classic historical narratives • Contagious disease history • Early works to 1800 • English epidemics • English physician findings • Epidemic investigation • Fifteenth century epidemic • historical fiction • historical medical account • Internal Medicine • John Caius writings • literary depiction of disease • medical history in literature • Medical history research • Medicine • Mysterious illness study • Renaissance literature • Rural population impact • Sudden onset symptoms • Sweating-sickness • Tudor period fiction • Unique disease outbreaks