Drugs in the Medieval Mediterranean 1st Edition

Discover a revelatory journey through trade, healing and habit in the Mediterranean with Drugs in the Medieval Mediterranean (1st Edition) by Petros Bouras‑Vallianatos. This authoritative study reorients how we see medieval medicine, commerce and culture across ports from Alexandria and Cairo to Constantinople, Venice and Granada.

Engage with meticulously researched narratives that trace how substances—ranging from narcotics and stimulants to everyday remedies—moved along maritime routes and into households, apothecaries and courts. Bouras‑Vallianatos blends primary sources, medical texts and economic records to illuminate the social meanings of drugs, regulatory responses, and the interplay between Byzantine, Islamic and Latin Mediterranean traditions.

Whether you’re a historian, student, or curious reader interested in medieval medicine and Mediterranean history, this book delivers clear analysis and vivid examples that connect past practices to broader questions about trade, identity and authority. Expect readable scholarship that balances academic rigor with accessible storytelling.

A valuable addition to any history or medical humanities collection, Drugs in the Medieval Mediterranean offers fresh perspectives for courses, research and informed readers exploring how substance use shaped societies across the medieval Mediterranean basin. Order now to deepen your understanding of how medicine, commerce and culture converged on the region’s bustling shores.

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