Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts

Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 68
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ISBN-10 : 0802085113
ISBN-13 : 9780802085115
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Download or read book Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts written by Sophie Page and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts describes the complexity of western medieval astrology and its place in society, as revealed by a wealth of illustrated manuscripts and historical background."--BOOK JACKET.


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