ISLAMIC MEDICINE

In this book the author indicates the part played by the scholars and physicians of Islam, especially of Persia, in the transmission of medical science through the dark ages, from the decline of the ancient to the rise of the modern learning. He also suggests to lovers of Arabic and Persian literatu...

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Main Author: Browne, Edward G. 1862-1926 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Goodword Books 2001
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Summary:In this book the author indicates the part played by the scholars and physicians of Islam, especially of Persia, in the transmission of medical science through the dark ages, from the decline of the ancient to the rise of the modern learning. He also suggests to lovers of Arabic and Persian literature that they had hitherto allowed the poets and euphuists to occupy a disproportionate amount of attention to the exclusion of the scientific weltenschauung which forms the background of these lighter, through more artistic efforts.
Item Description:Includes index
"The FitzPatrick Lectures delivered at the College of Physicians in 1919-1920."
Physical Description:138 pages 22 cm
ISBN:9788187570196
8187570199