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Pedanius Dioscorides (40-90 AD) was a learned physician who served with the Roman army in various regions of the Empire. His famous 'De Materia Medica' (the world's first pharmacopoeia) was dedicated to his colleague, Areius, who had encouraged him to tackle the task. Consisting of five books, it deals with over 1,000 products of medical import, over 600 of plant and 70 of animal origin. This extraordinary work remained the standard authority on materia medica for over 1,500 years. Tess Osbaldeston (translator) and Rob Wood (researcher for all the additional information except the re-translation of the original dedication) state clearly that they did not consult the original Greek. Instead, they translated Goodyer's medieval English into very readable contemporary English, made use of the best illustrations, and published it in a superior format. The editors took pains to ensure a high standard of illustrations -- and the result is impressive, ranging from small 19th century prints at the head and foot of sections/chapters, to full-page illustrations, reproduced from artists as far back as the 16th century. There is an interesting introductory overview of the background of these illustrations, and an exhaustive list of close on 150 publications consulted on compilation of the 'De Materia Medica'. An index of geographical terms explains place names mentioned in the text, and there is a chronological list of over 300 herbals and related publications based on Dioscorides since 1473. The authors include Dioscorides' original dedication to his colleague, Areius -- and an excellent overview on the De Materia Medica's origins and history through the ages.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780620234351
  • Publisher: IBIDIS Press cc
  • Publisher Imprint: IBIDIS Press cc
  • Height: 270 mm
  • Weight: 4101 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0620234350
  • Publisher Date: 30 Jun 2000
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Sub Title: De Materia Medica
  • Width: 180 mm


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