The Duke and the Stars

Astrology and Politics in Renaissance Milan

Nonfiction, History, Italy, Renaissance, Religion & Spirituality, New Age
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Author: Monica Azzolini ISBN: 9780674070363
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: February 11, 2013
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Monica Azzolini
ISBN: 9780674070363
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: February 11, 2013
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English
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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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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