Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
The breviary of helthe, for all manner of syckenesses and diseases the whiche may be in man, or woman doth folowe.
Publication Details
London: W. Middleton, 1547 CE.
This, probably the earliest “modern” work on hygiene, throws some light on the condition of that subject in the 16th century.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #1591 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/1691 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-breviary-of-helthe-for-all-manner-of-syckenesses-and-diseases-the-whiche-may-be-in-man-or-woman-doth-folowe |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London