The book ""Medical Work of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem"" by Edgar Erskine Hume is a comprehensive study of the medical practices and achievements of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. The book explores the origins and history of the order, their role in the care of the sick and wounded during the Crusades, and their contributions to the development of medicine and surgery in Europe. The author delves into the organization of the order's hospitals, the training of its medical personnel, and their methods of diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. He also examines the use of herbal remedies, the care of the mentally ill, and the management of epidemics such as the Black Death. The book is based on extensive research of primary sources such as manuscripts, charters, and medical treatises, as well as secondary sources from historians and medical experts. It provides a fascinating insight into the medical practices of the Knights Hospitallers and their impact on the history of medicine. Overall, ""Medical Work of the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, medicine, and healthcare, as well as for anyone interested in the history of the Crusades and the role of religious orders in the development of healthcare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.