ISBN: 9780282921897 - correspondance de gui patin: extraits publiés avec une notice bibliographique (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book compiles letters written by Gui Patin, a renowned French physician, between 1648-1661. This informative and entertaining volume offers an exclusive glimpse into the life and times of its author and sheds new light on many key events of mid-17th-century France. Through his engaging accounts of court intrigue, gruesome medical procedures, and encounters with some of the leading figures of the day, Patin paints a vivid picture of his era. These letters shed light on matters from superstition and religion to health and medicine, showing how they influenced life and culture during this tumultuous era. His sharp wit and keen observation reveal the absurdity of certain trends and the resilience of human nature in the face of relentless hardship. Patin's insights into the social and political landscape of his time make for a fresh perspective on the era, providing valuable context for this period of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…