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Routledge Astrolabes from Medieval Europe - Variorum Studies

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Explore the history of astronomical instruments with Astrolabes from Medieval Europe. This volume represents the fourth set of studies in the Variorum series by David King, a recognized authority on the history of astronomy in Islamic civilization and medieval astronomical instruments. This collection provides a deep look into both European and Islamic scientific history. The first study in this set examines medieval instruments as precious historical sources. The subsequent papers focus on specific astrolabes from the European Middle Ages and the early Renaissance that hold significant historical importance. Readers will find detailed analysis regarding the origins of the simple universal horary quadrant and the complicated universal horary dial. This book is an essential resource for those studying the development of scientific tools and the history of medieval European astronomy.

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Authored by David King, a leading authority on Islamic and European medieval astronomical instruments.

Part of the Variorum Collected Studies series, providing a comprehensive academic collection.

Covers the historical significance of medieval instruments as valuable primary sources.

Includes detailed research on individual astrolabes from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance.

Examines the origins of specialized tools like the universal horary quadrant and dial.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409425932
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Medieval
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 July 2011
Listed Since: 23 March 2011

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