Doctors and Diseases in the Roman Empire

A rich variety of both written and archaeological sources are bought together in this book to give a fascinating picture of how medicine was practised in the Roman Empire. 

To the testimony of ancient medical authors has been added evidence from excavations, which have revealed hospitals and healing sanctuaries and a wealth of sculptures, reliefs, vases and wall-paintings. A chilling array of surgical instruments offer their own grim commentary, while the remains of plants and bones can shed valuable light on diet and disease.