Dieting for an emperor : : a translation of books 1 and 4 of Oribasius' Medical compilations with an introduction and commentary / / by Mark Grant.

• Superior document: Studies in ancient medicine, v. 15
• Author: Oribasius.
• TeilnehmendeR: Grant, Mark.; Oribasius.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, New York : : Brill.; ©1997.
• Year of Publication: 1997
• Language: English; Ancient Greek
• Series: Studies in Ancient Medicine 15.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 388 pages)
• Notes: Text in Classical Greek with English translation and commentary.
• Other title: Synagōgai iatrikai.; Preliminary Material /; Introduction /; Text and translation of Book 1 /; Commentary on Book 1 /; Text and translation of Book 4 /; Commentary on Book 4 /; Appendix of recipes /; Bibliography /; Word Index /; General Index /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-341) and indexes.
• ISBN: 9004377425
• ISSN: 0925-1421
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by Mark Grant.

The commentary indicates Oribasius' source for each quotation or paraphrase, assesses the accuracy and comprehensibility of the contents, and suggests the reasons behind the recommendations and rejections of certain cakes, breads, fruits and vegetables. To aid further research in the field of ancient dietetics, a detailed word index is appended. The introduction summarises the more important points about the medical theories behind the humours and qualities, and how regulating the intake of foods could assist in the maintenance of good health.