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6%OFFCarole Rawcliffe - Leprosy in Medieval England - 9781843834540 - V9781843834540
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Leprosy in Medieval England

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Description for Leprosy in Medieval England Paperback. Set in the medical, religious and cultural milieu of the European Middle Ages, this book offers a study of leprosy. Num Pages: 436 pages, 35 black and white, 6 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC1; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 964. 436 pages, 35 black and white, 6 line drawing. Set in the medical, religious and cultural milieu of the European Middle Ages, this book offers a study of leprosy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC1; MBX. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight: 966.
One of the most important publications for many years in the fields of medical, religious and social history. Rawcliffe's book completely overhauls our understanding of leprosy and contributes immensely to our knowledge of the English middle ages. This is a fascinating study that will be a seminal work in the history of leprosy for many years to come. EHR Set firmly in the medical, religious and cultural milieu of the European Middle Ages, this book is the first serious, comprehensive study of a disease surrounded by misconceptions and prejudices. Even specialists will be surprised ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
436
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843834540
SKU
V9781843834540
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Carole Rawcliffe
Professor of Medieval History, School of History, University of East Anglia

Reviews for Leprosy in Medieval England
This beautifully-written volume, primarily working from historical evidence, provides exactly the context needed in which to consider the archaeology of leprosy. [...] A highly thought-provoking and thoroughly recommended book, exploring attitudes to the sick, diagnosis and treatment, and the way of life of English leprosi. BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY [An] important contribution. MEDICAL HISTORY ... Read more

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