The reissue of the 1938 revised edition of a work originally published in 1912 indicates its lasting value as a classic survey on the development of botany as a distinct scientific discipline.

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"History of Botany (1530-1860)" by Julius von Sachs may no longer be considered an up-to-date introduction to the development of the study, however it is still considered indispensable in the science world. Sachs is widely considered to be one of the forefathers of the botany field and his research has helped bring the understanding of plants to the level it is today. His expertise made him uniquely qualified to be able to write the partial history of this research field.

"Dedicated to Jospeh Banks, this work covers the entire history of botany, starting with the practices of the Druids and Saxons, through the Middle Ages, into the Renaissance, to contemporary times. Chapters focus on the progress of the science through the work and publication of eminent botanists, including Dodoens, Gerard, Parkinson, Ray, Crowley, the involvement of the Royal Society, Martyn, and through Linnaeus and his influence on English botanical sciences."--Antiquarian bookseller's description.

The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef