Headache Through the Ages

This complete resource of migraine and headache throughout history is written by leading headache expert, Seymour Diamond. This book includes a comprehensive review of headache references, descriptions, and treatments from ancient history to the 20th century. Headache descriptions for a wide variety of famous figures are included, including scholars, artists, politicians, and literary characters. The headache sufferer who reads this book will see that he or she is not alone in experiencing different symptoms and suffering with headaches. Beautiful drawings and color plates depicting migraine symptoms and auras are included. This book provides an invaluable walk through history for those interested in headache.