The Main Thing in the History of Medicine. Timeline, Doctors, Scientists, Discoveries. From Maya Operations to Artificial Intelligence

Since ancient times, the art of healing has constantly changed: brilliant scientific discoveries replaced false notions of the structure of the body and extreme methods of treatment. This book will introduce you to medical science: from primitive prehistoric methods of treatment to the high technologies of the 21st century.

The book consists of 4 parts: the history of development; discoveries and inventions; medical sciences; scientists. You will embark on a journey through the history of medical knowledge from the Maya and Aztecs through Byzantium, the Arab world, Western Europe, and Moscow Rus to the medicine of the future. You will learn the history of the invention of anesthesia, X-rays, syringes, condoms, antibiotics, and stem cells. You will gain insight into various branches of medicine and meet outstanding doctors and scientists from Asclepius to Natalia Bekhtereva.

The special format of the book — with illustrations, cross-references, and explanations — allows for an understanding of complex scientific concepts, highlighting the significance of each discovery. The information, concisely and accessibly presented in this book, popularizes science for the general public and immerses readers in the fascinating history of scientific knowledge.