Astrolabe Hikari Kagayaku Chusei Kagaku no Ketsujitsu Book Kashiwa Shobo

by Seb Foke

$77 · Offered by eBay

OVERVIEW This is an authentic Astrolabe hikari kagayaku chusei kagaku no ketsujitsu Book from Japan. This book explores the achievements of medieval science, focusing on complex instruments like the equatorium and the astrolabe, developed in a time commonly misunderstood as scientifically barren. It traces the historical development of medieval scientific thought within the interplay of religion and emerging empirical knowledge, revealing a narrative that intertwines discoveries with cultural and religious contexts. The story begins with Derek Price s investigation of a manuscript mentioning the astrolabe and the poet Chaucer, highlighting the rediscovery and appreciation of medieval scientific heritage. It also discusses how monks and scholars translated and preserved crucial texts from Arabic, Greek, and Indian sources, fostering scientific advancement during the Middle Ages. SPECIFICATIONS Author: Seb Foke Publisher: Kashiwa Shobo Pages: 468 Height: 7.5 in ISBN-13: 9784760155118 Language: Japanese Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan h2 {margin: 0 0 10px 0;color: #000;font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;}p, div {margin: 0; padding: 0 0 20px 0; color: #333;text-align: left;}h2 {border-left: 5px solid #1190d9; background-color: #f1f1f1; padding: 10px 20px;} Thank you for taking a look at the item we are listing. This item is a used item. If you have any questions or concerns about this item, please feel free to contact us. We also have many other items on eBa

• Publisher: Kashiwa Shobo
• Year: 2023
• Condition: Very Good

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