Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts
$29.41
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
3 January 2018
Summary
Decoding the Stars: Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts
The art of predicting earthly events from the movements of stars and planets has always been a source of fascination. Medieval astrologers, though sometimes feared to be magicians in league with demons, were usually revered scholars whose ideas and practices were widely respected. Politics, medicine, weather forecasting, cosmology and alchemy were all influenced by astrological concepts. Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts explores…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780712352109 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0712352104 |
| Author: | Sophie Page |
| Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
| Imprint: | The British Library Publishing Division |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 3 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 432g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 198mm x 212mm |
| Series: | Medieval Gift |
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About The Author
Sophie Page
Sophie Page teaches late medieval history at University College London. She works on medieval magic and astrology, especially in relation to religion, cosmology and natural philosophy. Her most recent book is Magic in the Cloister: Pious Motives, Illicit Interests, and Occult Approaches to the Medieval Universe (Penn State Press, 2013).
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