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 the dazzling complexity of western medieval astrology and its place in society, as revealed by a wealth of illustrated manuscripts from the British Library's rich medieval collection.
| ISBN: | 9780712352109 |
| Publication date: | 6th October 2017 |
| Author: | Sophie Page |
| Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 127 pages |
| Genres: |
History of art Occult studies Illustration History and Archaeology |
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 the dazzling complexity of western medieval astrology and its place in society, as revealed by a wealth of illustrated manuscripts from the British Library's rich medieval collection.
Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts features in the following genres: History of art, Occult studies, Illustration, History and Archaeology
Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts is available in Hardback, Paperback
Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts was written by Sophie Page and published by British Library Publishing
Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts has 127 pages
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