A Byzantine Encyclopaedia of Horse Medicine

A Byzantine Encyclopaedia of Horse Medicine: The Sources, Compilation, and Transmission of the Hippiatrica

Author/Editor: Anne McCabe

Publication Year: 2007

Overview

A Byzantine Encyclopaedia of Horse Medicine: The Sources, Compilation, and Transmission of the Hippiatrica offers a scholarly examination of the history, development, and textual tradition of ancient equine veterinary science. Authored by classical historian Anne McCabe, this comprehensive volume investigates the compilation and survival of the Hippiatrica corpus within the Byzantine world. It stands as an essential reference work for historians of science, classicists, and equine medicine researchers.

Key Topics Covered
Textual Analysis & Transmission: Rigorous examination of manuscript traditions, editorial methods, and the historical preservation of the Hippiatrica.
Classical & Byzantine Veterinary Sources: Comprehensive evaluation of ancient veterinary authorities, medical treatises, and empirical practices inherited from antiquity.
Socio-Economic & Military Context: Insights into the vital role of horses in Byzantine cavalry warfare, transportation, and imperial administration.
Comparative Veterinary History: Detailed exploration of early diagnostic techniques, traditional remedies, and surgical interventions practiced in the medieval Mediterranean.