Annotations:
"Diet for an Emperor" presents the first translation into English of Books 1 and 4 of the "Medical Compilations" of Oribasius, together with a commentary assessing the medical theories behind this invaluable source of information on food and diet in the Roman Empire.

Publisher's Remarks:
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.

Product Detail:

Author: Grant, Mark

Publisher: Brill Academic Pub,

Content Language: English

Book,

Hardcover: 388 pages

Weight: 1.9 lbs.

Dimensions: L: 9.44 in. x W: 6.44 in. x H: 1.17 in.