Dieting for an emperor : a translation of books 1 and 4 of Oribasius' Medical compilations with an introduction and commentary /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Oribasius.
Uniform title:	Synagōgai iatrikai. Book 1. English & Greek
Imprint:	Leiden ; New York : Brill. ©1997.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 388 pages)
Language:	English Ancient Greek
Series:	Studies in ancient medicine, 0925-1421 ; v. 15 Studies in Ancient Medicine 15. Studies in Ancient Medicine Online, ISBN: 9789004380813.
Subject:	Oribasius. -- Synagōgai iatrikai. -- Book 1. Oribasius. -- Synagōgai iatrikai. -- Book 4. Ορειβάσιος, 4ος αιώνας. Ορειβάσιος, 4ος αιώνας. Synagōgai iatrikai (Oribasius) Dietetics -- Early works to 1800. Medicine, Greek and Roman. Dietetics. Medicine, Greek and Roman. Early works.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13530493

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Other uniform titles:	Grant, Mark. Oribasius. Synagōgai iatrikai. Book 4. English & Greek. Συναγωγαί ιατρικαί.
ISBN:	9789004377424 9789004107908
Notes:	Text in Classical Greek with English translation and commentary. Translation of: Συναγωγαί ιατρικαί. Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-341) and indexes. Text in Classical Greek with English translation and commentary. Translation of: Συναγωγαί ιατρικαί.
Summary:	The commentary indicates Oribasius' source for each quotation or paraphrase, assesses the accuracy and comprehensibility of the contents, and suggests the reasons behind the recommendations and rejections of certain cakes, breads, fruits and vegetables. To aid further research in the field of ancient dietetics, a detailed word index is appended. The introduction summarises the more important points about the medical theories behind the humours and qualities, and how regulating the intake of foods could assist in the maintenance of good health.
Other form:	Print version: Dieting for an Emperor: A Translation of Books 1 and 4 of Oribasius' Medical Compilations with an Introduction and Commentary Leiden, Boston : BRILL, 1997, 9789004107908
Standard no.:	10.1163/9789004377424

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