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  • Medieval Medicine

    "Medieval Medicine" is the story of the medical sciences in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages are usually assumed to begin with the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, 476, and end with the fall of Constantinople, 1453. In this little volume, then, we have to outline the history of human efforts to prevent and treat the ills of mankind for nearly one thousand years. Until recently, it has been the ... Read more

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  • The Thirteenth Century

    by James Walsh ...
    The thirteenth century was a time of extraordinary progress, intellectual vitality, and artistic achievement—a pivotal era that shaped the foundations of modern civilization. In The Thirteenth Century, originally published in 1907 as The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries, historian James J. Walsh presents a compelling case for why this period stands among the most influential in human history ... Read more

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  • Playing Against the House

    The Dramatic World of an Undercover Union Organizer

    In the tradition of Barbara Ehrenreich’s classic Nickel and Dimed, a talented young journalist goes undercover as a casino labor-union organizer in this rare inside look at the ongoing struggle of hourly-wage service workers to survive in America.“Salting” is a simple concept—get hired at a non-union company, do the job you were hired to do, and, with the help of organizers on the outside, ... Read more

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  • The Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries

    What Tennyson thus said of his own first essay in the Idyls of the King, in the introduction to the Morte D'Arthur, occurs as probably the aptest expression of most men's immediate thought with regard to such a subject as The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries. Though Tennyson was confessedly only remodeling the thoughts of the Thirteenth Century, we would not be willing to concede--"That nothing ... Read more

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  • Education: How Old The New

    "Education: How Old The New" by James J. Walsh explores the evolution of educational practices and philosophies throughout history. Walsh delves into the contrasts between traditional and modern educational systems, emphasizing the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of contemporary society. He argues that education must evolve to prepare students for the challenges of the ... Read more

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  • The Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Medieval Medicine

    "Medieval Medicine" by James J. Walsh explores the fascinating medical practices and beliefs of the Middle Ages, a period often misunderstood in terms of its contributions to health and healing. Walsh delves into the various medical texts, herbal remedies, and surgical techniques that were prevalent during this time. He highlights the interplay between religion and medicine, illustrating how ... Read more

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  • Medieval Medicine

    “Medieval Medicine” is the story of the medical sciences in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages are usually assumed to begin with the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, 476, and end with the fall of Constantinople, 1453. In this little volume, then, we have to outline the history of human efforts to prevent and treat the ills of mankind for nearly one thousand years. Until recently, it has been the ... Read more

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  • Great Jewish Physicians

    and the Old-Time Makers of Medicine

    This book highlights the contributions of Jewish physicians and medical scholars in the evolution of Medicine.From a very early period of European history the Jews had taken the lead in medicine;... and in all parts of Europe we find them acknowledged leaders in the healing art.“During the early Christian centuries much was owed to the genius and the devotion to medicine of distinguished Jewish ... Read more

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  • Great Arabian Physicians

    and the Old-Time Makers of Medicine

    This work examines the place of the Arabs in the evolution of medicine and in science during the Middle Ages.“In order to understand the place of the Arabs in medicine and in science, a few words as to the rise of this people to political power, and then to the cultivation of literature and of science, are necessary. We hear of the Arabs as hireling soldiers fighting for others during the ... Read more

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  • Health Through Will Power

    "Health Through Will Power" by James J. Walsh explores the profound connection between mental strength and physical well-being. Walsh emphasizes that the power of the mind can significantly influence health outcomes, advocating for the cultivation of willpower as a means to achieve better health. Through various examples and insights, he illustrates how determination and mental discipline can lead ... Read more

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  • Makers of Modern Medicine

    In this collection of biographical essays, Walsh profiles a variety of medical pioneers, including those who made significant advances in surgery, pathology, bacteriology, and medical education. Some notable figures covered in the book include Edward Jenner, the discoverer of the smallpox vaccine; Louis Pasteur, who pioneered the germ theory of disease; and Joseph Lister, whose work on antiseptic ... Read more

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