Books by Roger French

A study of the growth of the European tradition of medical theory, from the early Middle Ages until its collapse in the 17th century. Central to this tradition were ancient texts and the respect accorded to the ancients themselves by the moderns, the teachers and practitioners of medicine.

This text studies the invention of the Friars' natural philosophy.

The period from 1780 to 1850 was one of the great turning points in British medicine. The authors chart the nature and dynamics of the radical changes whereby medicine became a recognized profession, with advancement by merit, as well as a rigorously science-based discipline.

In this study, the author shows how ancient natural history was the gathering and presentation of historiae, items worthy of note by the philosopher, popularizer or marvel-monger. This work explains how the subject was treated by different societies; the Greeks, Romans, Jews and Christians.