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The Duke and the Stars

- Astrology and Politics in Renaissance Milan

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The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674066632
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 392
  • Udgivet:
  • 14. januar 2013
  • Størrelse:
  • 165x241x29 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 758 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis.

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