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 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.

About the author

Sophie Page veröffentlicht romantische Komödien. Sie lebt und schreibt in London.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Sophie Page, Page Sophie
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2017
• EAN: 9780712352109
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5210-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Medieval Gift
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Non-fiction book; Illustration, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Illustration, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Occultism, Medieval History, History of Art, History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Occult Studies, ART / History / European / Medieval