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History, Prophecy, and the Stars: The Christian Astrology of Pierre d'Ailly, 1350-1420 - Princeton Legacy Library Laura Ackerman Smoller
History, Prophecy, and the Stars: The Christian Astrology of Pierre d'Ailly, 1350-1420 - Princeton Legacy Library
Laura Ackerman Smoller
Although astrology was viewed with suspicion by the medieval church, it became a major area of inquiry for the renowned cardinal and scholar Pierre d'Ailly, whose astrological and apocalyptic writings had a significant influence on Christopher Columbus. D'Ailly's writings on the stars, the focus of this book, clearly illustrate the complex relation
246 pages, 1 halftone 4 line illus.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 21, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691654317 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 246 |
| Dimensions | 240 × 164 × 21 mm · 532 g |
| Language | English |
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