{"product_id":"sudden-death-medicine-and-religion-in-eighteenth-century-rome-taylor-francis-ltd-9781472418739-maria-pia-donato","title":"Sudden Death: Medicine and Religion in Eighteenth-Century Rome","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing intersection of medicine and spirituality in \"Sudden Death: Medicine and Religion in Eighteenth-Century Rome\" by Maria Pia Donato. Published by Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd in 2016, this compelling hardback delves into the chilling events of 1705-1706 when a wave of mysterious deaths struck Rome, striking fear into the hearts of its citizens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of this crisis was Pope Clement XI's physician, Giovanni Maria Lancisi, who undertook a series of dissections to uncover the cause of these sudden deaths. The urgency of his quest was underscored by the potential ramifications on the victims' spiritual well-being, as the epidemic impeded the sacrament of confession vital for their salvation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 240 pages of rich historical analysis, Donato deftly weaves together themes of medicine, religion, and society, providing a fascinating portrait of a city grappling with the mysteries of life and death. This book is essential for anyone interested in the era's medical practices and the religious beliefs that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maria Pia Donato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52227526295894,"sku":"9781472418739","price":206.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9781472418739.jpg?v=1767741873","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.pt\/products\/sudden-death-medicine-and-religion-in-eighteenth-century-rome-taylor-francis-ltd-9781472418739-maria-pia-donato","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}