Unlocked Books
Manuscripts of Learned Magic in the Medieval Libraries of Central Europe
$108.80
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
23 May 2010
Summary
During the Middle Ages, the Western world translated the incredible Arabic scientific corpus and imported it into Western culture: Arabic philosophy, optics, and physics, as well as alchemy, astrology, and talismanic magic. The line between the scientific and the magical was blurred. According to popular lore, magicians of the Middle Ages were trained in the art of magic in “magician schools” located in various metropolitan areas, such as Naples, Athens, and Toledo. It was common knowledge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780271033785 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0271033789 |
| Author: | Benedek Láng |
| Publisher: | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Imprint: | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 23 May 2010 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 25mm |
| Series: | Magic in History |
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Critics Review
“Unlocked Books demonstrates the rich possibilities of research in this field… . the unknown plains of Central European medieval science are truly exciting territory.” –Anke Timmermann, Ambix
“Unlocked Books demonstrates the rich possibilities of research in this field… . the unknown plains of Central European medieval science are truly exciting territory.”
—Anke Timmermann Ambix
“We should be impressed by Benedek Láng’s linguistic skills. In all, Unlocked Books is a pleasant, informative read that illuminates magical texts, manuscripts, and social uses in Central Europe and well beyond.”
—Juris G. Lidaka The Medieval Review
About The Author
Benedek Láng
Benedek Láng is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and History of Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
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