Download or read book Man and Wound in the Ancient World written by Richard A. Gabriel and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the fascinating role of medicine in ancient military cultures; Shows how the ancients understood the body, patched up their warriors, and sent them back into battle; Reveals medical secrets lost during the Dark Ages; Explores how ancient civilizations' technologies have influenced modern medical practices