Overview

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 collections.

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Author:   Sophie Page
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Edition:   2nd ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9781487502959

ISBN 10:   1487502958
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   24 October 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Art of Astrology: Texts and Traditions 2. The Art of Astrology: Tools and Principles 3. The Practise of Astrology 4. The Place of Astrology in Medieval Society 5. Astrology, Medicine, and Magic Bibliography Glossary of Astrological Terms Index

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Sophie Page is a lecturer in the Department of History at University College London.

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