Herbal Remedies by Andrew Chevallier
'I treat the narrative of the Lives as a kind of mirror.The experience is like nothing so much as spending time in their company and living with them: I receive and welcome each of them in turn as my guest.'In the eight lives of this collection Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Rome. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be avoided, but his purpose is also implicitly to educate and warn those in his own day who wielded power. In prose that is rich, elegant and sprinkled with learned references, he explores with an extraordinary degree of insight the interplay of character and political action. While drawing chiefly on historical sources, he brings to biography a natural story-teller's ear for a good anecdote. Throughout the ages Plutarch's Lives have been valued for their historical value and their charm. This new translation will introduce new generations to his urbane erudition. The most comprehensive selection available, it is accompanied by a lucid introduction, explanatory notes, bibliographies, maps and indexes. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Andrew Chevallier FNIMH is an experienced medical herbalist and Senior Lecturer in Herbal Medicine at Middlesex University in the UK. He runs a busy private practice in London and is involved in clinical and laboratory research in herbal medicine. He is a past president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and author of several other books on herbal medicine, including Hypericum: The Natural Antidepressant and More, Flaxseed, and Dorling Kindersley's Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Established in 1971, Natural Health is the longest running and most respected periodical in the field of natural self-care. Read by more than a million health-conscious readers each issue, Natural Health is a trusted leader, providing credible information, guidance, and inspiration to both core devotees of natural healing and to the growing legions of new natural health enthusiasts. Published by Weider Publications, Inc., Natural Health's Editorial Advisory Board includes such esteemed authorities as Dean Ornish, Carolyn Dean, and Andrew Weil.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780756628666 |
| ISBN 10 | 0756628660 |
| Title | Herbal Remedies |
| Author | Andrew Chevallier |
| Series | Eyewitness Companions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dk Adult |
| Year published | 2007-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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