This book could have saved Caesar’s life!

From pharmacies and surgical practice and theory to diet, hygiene and cosmetics, Healthcare in Ancient Rome explores the vast world of medicine in the Roman Empire through a kaleidoscopic lens of anthropology, sociology, science and public health. The Romans were far ahead of their time with their emphasis on:

• standardized medical practice (ever heard of the Hippocratic Oath anybody?)
• importance of a healthy life (Sorry Dr. Atkins, but the Romans were way ahead of you on the whole diet thing)
• advanced knowledge and use of pharmaceutical drugs (any takers on how Romans cured a headache or common cold?)