Roman Medicine and Military

Topics in Healing and Power

Elizabeth Legge

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Elizabeth Legge
31 March 2025

European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; Archaeology; History of medicine

Series: Echoes of Ancient Rome: Life, Medicine, and War

This book explores three interwoven topics related to ancient Roman medical practice and aspects of the Roman military, shedding light on themes often overlooked in historical accounts. It is comprised of three treatises:

Ancient Roman Women Physicians: Long thought to have played a negligible role in Roman history, archaeological evidence and ancient documents reveal that women physicians were as equally honoured and respected as and by their male colleagues. These pioneering medicae held significant positions in Roman healthcare, contributing to the advancement of medicine and society. Roman Military Medicine: Remarkably sophisticated, Roman military medicine included a range of practitioners, medical training, and advanced surgical techniques. This section delves also discusses the instruments used, such as scalpels and probes, as well as the ongoing debate surrounding valetudinaria (military hospitals). Roman surgical kits were virtually identical to modern ones, demonstrating the ingenuity of ancient Roman medicine. Castra Praetoria: An examination of the structure and topography of the Castra Praetoria in Rome, the barracks constructed by the Praetorian Prefect Aelius Sejanus in AD 23. These barracks brought the Roman military cohorts and the Praetorian Guard together in one strategic location, ensuring rapid access to the city's centre while projecting Imperial authority.

NOTE: This book is a compilation of my previously published works: Roman Women Physicians, Roman Military Medicine from an Archaeological and Historical Perspective, and The Structure and Phases of the Castra Praetoria in Rome. With additional illustrations and diagrams, it combines these topics smoothly, making it unnecessary to purchase both.

By: Elizabeth Legge
Imprint: Elizabeth Legge
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 104g
ISBN: 9798230929116
Series: Echoes of Ancient Rome: Life, Medicine, and War
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 31 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Legge is a Doctor of Medicine candidate at a European university. She achieved her Master's degree in Classical Archaeology at the University of Pisa, Italy and will be pursuing a PhD in the field. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Bachelor of Sciences in Integrated Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She has travelled extensively to all continents since childhood and lived in many countries. She is Australian, Canadian and half English.

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