The First “Modern” Medical Book
Posted by: Michael North
Printed in Basel in 1543, Andreas Vesalius' De Humani Corporis Fabrica is considered to be the first "modern" medical book that emphasizes clinical observation over a dependence on ancient texts. The Library of Congress has recently digitized its copy of De Fabrica, which was part of the generous gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald to the nation.
Posted in: 16th Century, Education History, History of Science, Illustrated Book, Manuscript and Letterpress (Hand Press)