This book is not simply a history of Egyptian medicine. It is an attempt to present an overview of health and disease in ancient Egypt and to outline important developments in the practice of medicine. Hypothetical or unsubstantiated data have not been included but evidence from modern scientific research has been quoted where this reinforces pathological and epidemiological findings. A volume of this size can serve only as an introduction to the fascinating subject of Egyptian Medicine. Interested readers will find the bibliography a useful source of further information.
