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

Infos

In "The Sweating Sickness," John Caius offers a vivid and meticulously detailed account of a mysterious and often devastating illness that afflicted England in the 16th century. Written in a scientific yet accessible style characteristic of the Renaissance humanist movement, Caius blends personal observation with clinical description, creating a work that serves both as a medical treatise and a historical document. His narrative is rich in context, illustrating the anxiety surrounding disease during a time when understanding of contagions was nascent, and the specter of death loomed large over society. John Caius, a notable physician and a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was deeply influenced by the medical theories and practices of his time, along with his own experiences in treating patients suffering from this deadly sickness. His background as a student in both England and Italy provided him with a rare perspective on the intersections of medicine, philosophy, and human experience, which he weaves into his compelling prose. Caius's keen observations and methodical approach shed light on the complexities of the disease, setting a foundation for future medical inquiry. For readers interested in the history of medicine or the Renaissance period, "The Sweating Sickness" is an essential text that provides not only an understanding of a historical epidemic but also insight into the evolution of medical thought. Caius's blend of narrative skill and scholarly rigor makes this a captivating read for both specialists and general audiences alike.

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
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Schlagworte: 16th century england • 16th century epidemic • classic English novels • classic historical narratives • clinical historical narrative • Contagious disease history • disease symptoms analysis • Early works to 1800 • English epidemics • English medical practices • English physician findings • Epidemic investigation • Epidemiology Insights • Fifteenth century epidemic • historical fiction • historical medical account • infectious disease history • Internal Medicine • John Caius writings • literary depiction of disease • Medical history exploration • medical history in literature • Medical history research • Medicine • Mysterious illness study • Renaissance literature • Rural population impact • societal impact disease • Sudden onset symptoms • Sweating-sickness • Tudor period fiction • Unique disease outbreaks