Wexler, Philip edt Wexler, Philip oth text xx Elsevier/Academic Press 2017 monographic eng 1 online resource (192 p.) Toxicology in the Middle Ages and Renaissance provides an authoritative and fascinating exploration into the use of toxins and poisons in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Part of the History of Toxicology and Environmental Health series, this volume is a follow-up, chronologically, to the first two volumes which explored toxicology in antiquity. The book approximately covers the 1100s through the 1600s, delving into different aspects of toxicology, such as the contributions of scientific scholars of the time, sensational poisoners and poisoning cases, as well as myths. Historical figures, such as the Borgias and Catherine de Medici are discussed. Toxicologists, students, medical researchers, and those interested in the history of science will find insightful and relevant material in this volume. Free-to-read Unrestricted online access star All rights reserved http://oapen.org/content/about-rights English Toxicology (non-medical) toxins; poisons; Middle ages; Reanaissance; toxicology 9780128095546 9780128095591 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/70529 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/70529 Free-to-read All rights reserved oapen 210603 20260305123949.0 doab70529