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)

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

Infos

In "The Sweating Sickness," John Caius offers a comprehensive exploration of a mysterious and devastating epidemic that swept through England during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Employing a meticulous blend of vivid medical descriptions and anecdotal narratives, Caius delves into the symptoms, progression, and effects of the disease. His detailed observations are not only a scientific inquiry but also a reflection of the socio-cultural climate of Renaissance England, where superstition often intersected with emerging medical practices. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, the text stands as an important primary source for understanding the public health crises of the time and the early stirrings of epidemiology. John Caius, a noted physician and a prominent figure in the Elizabethan medical community, was well-placed to document the Sweating Sickness due to his formal medical training and personal experiences during its outbreaks. His role as a physician to both the royal court and the broader community provided him with firsthand insights into the turmoil, fear, and emerging public health measures prompted by the epidemic. These experiences undoubtedly influenced his intent to produce a thorough investigation that reflects both his medical expertise and humanistic concerns. "The Sweating Sickness" is an invaluable read for scholars of medical history, literature, and those interested in the societal impacts of disease. Caius's work not only serves as a historical document but also invites the reader to ponder the interplay between science, culture, and fear in the face of an unknown threat. This text, rich in detail and insight, is crucial for understanding the evolution of medicine and public health practices in a transformative era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Schlagworte: 16th century authors • 16th-century epidemic • British Literature • Caius medical observations • Classic Literature • disease outbreak narrative • Early works to 1800 • England historical account • Epidemics in literature • historical fiction • historical medical practices • Internal Medicine • Medical History • medical history account • Medicine • Medieval England • mystery novels • pandemic resilience story • plague literature • plague survival tales • realistic historical fiction • Renaissance literature • societal impact of disease • Sweating-sickness