This volume presents the first authoritative English translation and scholarly commentary on a little known but important ancient historical source: the 2nd/3rd century Roman historian Justin's epitome or abridged version of the Philippic History by Pompeius Trogus (27 BC-AD 14). This book covers books 11-12 and represents one of the five major sources for historians on the life and times of Alexander the Great.

Roswell Park, a professor of surgery in the medical department of the University of Buffalo, in his book "An Epitome of the History of Medicine" attempts to discuss the history of medicine. This book contains information about ancient medical approaches through the age of renovation and transition via scientific study. A guiding book for young and old interested in the study of health and wellness.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1837.