The history of the Aegean is identified with the noble achievements of mankind and, of course, with the development of medical science. Professor Pavlos K. Toutouzas, with vivid and popular pen, takes us on a journey into the depths of history, from antiquity with the Asclepieia and Hippocrates, the Seven Sages and Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great. Within these pages, the reader experiences the atmosphere of ancient civilization as well as the Hellenistic era. This is followed by a fascinating reference to Byzantium with its high culture, military power, pioneering social and health organization, and stable currency for eight centuries, which ensured economic prosperity and development.

With valid and documented bibliography from both sides of the Atlantic, it is confirmed that among many other things, the Aegean was the birthplace of the modern Hospital, which today is a fundamental indicator of a society's civilization. The great destruction brought by the Crusaders in 1204 deprived the Hospital of entire countries in the East, which, fortunately, albeit with a delay, was adopted in Europe, where progress in Medicine began from 1500 onwards. So, the Aegean gave the modern Hospital, undoubtedly a top contribution that Europe must recognize.

With the liberation, the Greeks return to the international stage in the arts, literature, and medicine. Greek cardiologists excel today in the field of research and are at the forefront, as confirmed by their significant and active presence and participation in major medical conferences in Europe and America.

With well-documented evidence, the reader easily and pleasantly realizes that Hellenism has the ability not only to survive in difficult times but also to achieve high goals and distinctions and to produce culture.