The Medieval Hospitals Of England

von Rotha Mary Clay

500 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Medieval Hospitals of England is a comprehensive book written by Rotha Mary Clay that delves into the history of hospitals in England during the medieval period. The book provides a detailed account of the development of hospitals, their functions, and the people who worked in them. The author explores the origins of medieval hospitals, which were established to provide care for the sick and needy, and how they evolved over time. She also examines the different types of hospitals that existed, such as leper hospitals, almshouses, and hospices, and the role they played in society. The book also discusses the religious and charitable organizations that established and funded hospitals, and the ways in which hospitals were run and managed. The author provides insight into the daily life of patients and staff in hospitals, and the medical practices that were employed during this time. Throughout the book, the author draws on a range of primary sources, including charters, records, and manuscripts, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the history of medieval hospitals in England. The Medieval Hospitals of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, healthcare, and social welfare in medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte Mittelalter
• ISBN: 9781428627550
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 08.06.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC