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Introducing Health Care in Times Past - How our ancestors coped with illness and death Volume 2: Diseases, Remedies, Epidemics and Accidents by Ian H Waller FSG FGRA
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Introducing Health Care in Times Past – Volume 2: Diseases, Remedies, Epidemics and Accidents by Ian H. Waller FSG FGRA is the second instalment in a four-volume series that explores how our ancestors experienced and responded to health challenges throughout history. This volume focuses on the wide array of diseases that affected communities, from medieval beliefs in evil spirits to hereditary conditions and childhood disorders.
Waller delves into the impact of epidemics and the ways in which societies attempted to contain and treat them, often relying on rudimentary or superstitious methods. The book also examines workplace accidents, particularly in agricultural settings and during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the everyday hazards people faced. A fascinating section is dedicated to unusual cures and remedies, many of which were rooted in folklore and tradition, offering insight into the beliefs and practices that shaped early medicine.
Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, this volume provides a vivid account of the health-related struggles and resilience of past generations. It’s an invaluable resource for family historians seeking to understand the medical context of their ancestors’ lives
ISBN : 9781916599062