Dominicans and Balneology in the Bohemia and Surrounding Countries (1650 - 1720)

Abstract

The paper tackles the question of balneological treatment available for the members of the Order of Preachers in the Central Europe between 1650 and 1720. It is based on so called Provincial Books which meticulously track movement of all the members of the order.

Keywords

• dominicans
• balneology
• spa
• early modern period
• Bohemia