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The Duke and the Stars

- Astrology and Politics in Renaissance Milan

About The Duke and the Stars

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674066632
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 392
  • Published:
  • January 13, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x241x29 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 758 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of The Duke and the Stars

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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