Galen on Food and Diet
by
Mark Grant
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0415232325
ISBN-13
9780415232326
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 11th, 2000
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
499 grams
Product Classification:
Literary essaysEuropean historyAncient history: to c 500 CEHistory: specific events & topics
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The first English translation of Galen's classic texts on health and food. Supported by a lucid introduction, notes and an extensive bibliography this elegant translation will be a must for all classicists, ancient historians and food lovers.
Galen, the personal physician of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, wrote what was long regarded as the definitive guide to a healthy diet, and profoundly influenced medical thought for centuries. Based on his theory of the four humours, these works describe the effects on health of a vast range of foods including lettuce, lard, peaches and hyacinths.
This book makes all his texts on food available in English for the first time, and provides many captivating insights into the ancient understanding of food and health.
This book makes all his texts on food available in English for the first time, and provides many captivating insights into the ancient understanding of food and health.
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