Halioua B. & B. Ziskind. 2005. Medicine in the days of the pharaohs. – Harvard, Belknap Press of Harvard University Press

Abstract

The ancient Egyptians have long thought to have been the proud possessors of great medical knowledge; indeed some of the most celebrated doctors of the ancient world studied in Egypt or practiced medicine as developed by the ancient Egyptian physicians. Thus, it is no wonder that several books have been written about this subject, with the latest offering being ‘Medicine in the days of the pharaohs’ by Bruna Halioua and Bernard Ziskind, both physicians.

The book starts with an introduction, and then is divided into four parts, with an epilogue that considers the transmission of Egyptian medical knowledge, and copious end matter, including an interpretation of the Ten Plagues of Egypt. Although illustrations are limited, they are in colour, which adds to the charm of the book. Read more...