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Leaders in the field of paleopathology have found enough evidence to prove that treponematosis, including syphilis, existed in ancient and medieval Afro-Eurasia, settling a decades-long debate. Yet documentary and artistic evidence to support this important work remains scarce. After summarizing the confirmed cases of treponematosis detected to date, this book turns to contemporary accounts about the death of the English king, Edward IV, that strongly indicate syphilis as the cause. It then considers further evidence suggesting contemporary awareness that elites tended to experience the disease more severely than commoners, and includes numerous examples from medical treatises and artworks that are highly suggestive that both endemic and venereal treponematosis (bejel and syphilis) were present in late medieval Europe. In doing so, the author hopes to spark a conversation not only about the existence of the disease in various places and times, but also its wider impact on premodern society and culture.
Title
Medieval syphilis and treponemal disease / Marylynn Salmon. [electronic resource]
Edition
First edition.
Publisher
Leeds : Arc Humanities Press
Creation Date
2022
Notes
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 06 Dec 2022). Includes bibliographical references.
Content
The contributions of clinicians and paleopathologists -- Deciphering two opaque sources on the death of King Edward IV of England -- Evidence from medical writings : a suggestive example -- Evidence from illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and paintings.
Series
Past imperfect
Extent
1 online resource (x, 95 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).