Description
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 teaches late medieval history at University College London. She works on medieval magic and astrology, especially in relation to religion, cosmology and natural philosophy. Her most recent book is Magic in the Cloister: Pious Motives, Illicit Interests, and Occult Approaches to the Medieval Universe (Penn State Press, 2013).
Book Information
ISBN 9780712352109
Author Sophie Page
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint The British Library Publishing Division
Publisher British Library Publishing
About the Author
Sophie Page teaches late medieval history at University College London. She works on medieval magic and astrology, especially in relation to religion, cosmology and natural philosophy. Her most recent book is Magic in the Cloister: Pious Motives, Illicit Interests, and Occult Approaches to the Medieval Universe (Penn State Press, 2013).
Book Information
ISBN 9780712352109
Author Sophie Page
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint The British Library Publishing Division
Publisher British Library Publishing
