Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction vii
4. 1 The Health Boards in Italy and Epidemiological Concepts 1
5. 2 'Miasmas, Filth and Rubbish' 10
6. 3 Medical Reports and the Florentine Health Magistrates 27
7. 4 Doctors, Diseases and the People 66
8. 5 Conclusion 74
9. Appendix Ordinance of the Florentine Health Officers, 4 May 1622 81
10. Notes 83
11. Glossary 91
12. Index 94