Medicine in the Middle Ages Extracts from "Le Moyen Age Medical" by Dr. Edmond Dupouy; translated by T. C. Minor

"Medicine in the Middle Ages" by Edmond Dupouy is a historical exploration of healthcare practices during the medieval era. The book examines how medicine changed after the fall of Rome and how the Church's teachings heavily influenced medical care. It showcases the efforts of Greek and Arab doctors to keep medical knowledge alive despite widespread superstition. Furthermore, the book highlights the battles between religious beliefs and scientific questioning and the founding of medical schools and hospitals across Europe, which paved the way for medicine's comeback in later years.