Vybrané zdravovědné aspekty cestopisu Kryštofa Haranta z Polžic a Bezdružic
Select Parts of the Travel Diary of Kryštof Harant of Polžice and Bezdružice Dealing with Health and Hygiene
Author(s): David TomíčekSubject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: 16th century; travel diary; medicine; Venice; opium; mummies
Summary/Abstract: Kryštof Harant’s travel diary (1608) includes not only descriptions of this Czech noble’s authentic experiences, but also a wide array of information pertaining to places he visited. This article focuses on some aspects of contemporary medicine, medical education, and materia medica. Alongside some exotic substances, most attention is paid to plaque epidemics and preventive measures designed to prevent their spread.
Journal: Acta Universitatis Carolinae Historia Universitatis Carolinae Pragensis
- Issue Year: 58/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 123-129
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Czech
