Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages

"Old-Time Makers of Medicine" by James J. Walsh recounts the history of medical science in the Middle Ages, correcting misconceptions of the era as medically barren. It brings to light the essential roles of doctors and scholars from Christian, Jewish, and Arab cultures who safeguarded and expanded classical Greek medical wisdom. Walsh intends to reshape views on medieval medicine, commonly seen as unmoving and basic. The book highlights the period’s notable medical professionals who advanced medical understanding and practice amid challenges like the Roman Empire's decline and social unrest. It suggests a theme of rediscovering lost knowledge, where medical breakthroughs were sometimes forgotten and later reinvented, setting the stage to detail the achievements of vital historical medical figures of the time.