William Harvey and Celtic medicine. The 188th Harveian oration.
In William Harvey's day, Celtic civilization in Western Scotland was still flourishing and medical practice was ahead of that in other parts of Europe. Reasons are advanced for believing that Harvey knew more about this Celtic world than his biographers indicate. The opportunities he had for acquiring such knowledge are described.
D005060:Europe; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century