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  • The Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Makers of Modern Medicine

    In this collection of biographical essays, Walsh profiles a variety of medical pioneers, including those who made significant advances in surgery, pathology, bacteriology, and medical education. Some notable figures covered in the book include Edward Jenner, the discoverer of the smallpox vaccine; Louis Pasteur, who pioneered the germ theory of disease; and Joseph Lister, whose work on antiseptic ... Read more

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  • The World's Debt to the Catholic Church

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Church's Legacy: Impact on Education, Science, and Society

    In "The World's Debt to the Catholic Church," James J. Walsh presents a compelling argument that highlights the significant contributions of the Catholic Church throughout history. This work intricately weaves together historical narratives, theological insights, and cultural analyses, revealing how the Church has profoundly influenced education, healthcare, and the arts. Walsh adopts an ... Read more

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  • Catholic Churchmen in Science

    Sketches of the Lives of Catholic Ecclesiastics Who Were Among the Great Founders in Science

    James Joseph Walsh, M.D., LL.D., Litt.D., Sc.D. (1865-1942) was an American physician and author, born in New York City. He graduated from Fordham College in 1884 and from the University of Pennsylvania (M.D.) in 1895. After postgraduate work in Paris, Vienna and Berlin he settled in New York. ... Read more

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  • The Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries

    What Tennyson thus said of his own first essay in the Idyls of the King, in the introduction to the Morte D'Arthur, occurs as probably the aptest expression of most men's immediate thought with regard to such a subject as The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries. Though Tennyson was confessedly only remodeling the thoughts of the Thirteenth Century, we would not be willing to concede--"That nothing ... Read more

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  • Medieval Medicine

    Enriched edition. Exploring Medical Practices and Beliefs in the Middle Ages

    In "Medieval Medicine," James J. Walsh presents a comprehensive examination of medical practices, beliefs, and institutions during the Middle Ages. Walsh skillfully intertwines historical narrative with a rich analysis of texts and manuscripts from this era, crafting a detailed depiction of how medieval healthcare was influenced by religious, cultural, and philosophical frameworks. He delves into ... Read more

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  • The Thirteenth Century

    by James Walsh ...
    The thirteenth century was a time of extraordinary progress, intellectual vitality, and artistic achievement—a pivotal era that shaped the foundations of modern civilization. In The Thirteenth Century, originally published in 1907 as The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries, historian James J. Walsh presents a compelling case for why this period stands among the most influential in human history ... Read more

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  • Medieval Medicine

    “Medieval Medicine” is the story of the medical sciences in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages are usually assumed to begin with the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, 476, and end with the fall of Constantinople, 1453. In this little volume, then, we have to outline the history of human efforts to prevent and treat the ills of mankind for nearly one thousand years. Until recently, it has been the ... Read more

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  • Psychotherapy - Including the History of the Use of Mental Influence, Directly and Indirectly, in Healing and the Principles for the Application of Energies Derived from the Mind to the Treatment of Disease

    With an Essay from Health Through Will Power

    “Psychotherapy” refers to the employment of psychological techniques in order to aid a person deal with problems they might have. Fundamentally, it aims to improve a person's mental health and general well-being through the mitigation of problematic behaviour, compulsions, beliefs, emotions or thoughts, as well as improve social interactions and relationships. This classic volume by James Joseph ... Read more

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  • Seeing Things

    How Your Imagination Shapes You and Your World

    The late Jesuit theologian shares how the imagination "animates our aspirations, our service, and a deeper connection to God and to one another" (John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University)."This book is a pedagogical memoir enabling the reader to enter the late Jesuit Professor James Walsh's Georgetown University classroom in various moments. Rev. Walsh considered imagination central to ... Read more

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  • Vandals of the Void

    Where the crested invaders came from no man could say--but they threatened to bring destruction to the three civilized planets!Seeking a vacation, Interplanetary Guard Jack Sanders runs into romance and a space war! ... Read more

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  • Medieval Medicine (Illustrated)

    Medical History ManualsMedieval MedicineAuthor Preface:“Medieval Medicine” is the story of the medical sciences in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages are usually assumed to begin with the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, 476, and end with the fall of Constantinople, 1453. In this little volume, then, we have to outline the history of human efforts to prevent and treat the ills of mankind for nearly ... Read more

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