We all know about Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. But we owe nearly as much to Galen, an almost unknown physician born in 129 A.D.–at the height of the Roman Empire!!

Galen’s acute diagnoses of patients, botanical wisdom and studies of physiology were recorded in numerous books, handed down through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Galen also passed on the medical tradition of respect for life.

In this fascinating biography for young people, Jeanne Bendick brings Galen’s Roman world to life with the clarity, humour, and outstanding content we enjoyed in Archimedes and the Door to Science. An excellent addition to the home, school and libraries.

Illustrated by the author.

Rome, 129 A.D.

Includes:

• Maps
• Illustrations
• Introduction by Benjamin D. Wiker
• Essay questions for student writers
• Book list for more information on Galen
• Index
• About the author

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Book Details:

• Time period: 129 AD
• Location: Rome, Italy
• Content suitability (age): 10-up
• Read-aloud interest: 9-up
• Readability Level (grade): RL8.0
• Page count: 123