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The Theatre Of The World: Alchemy, Astrology and Magic in Renaissance Prague
Peter Marshall
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hardcover. Presents the story of Rudolf II, an emperor more interested in the great talents and minds of his times than in the exercise of his power. Rarely leaving Prague Castle, he gathered around him a galaxy of famous figures: the Italian painter, Giuseppe Arcimboldo; the Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe; and the German mathematician, Johannes Kepler. Num Pages: 320 pages, b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 571. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
At the turn of the 17th-century the greatest philosophers, alchemists, astronomers, and mathematicians of the day flocked to Prague to work under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. The city was the centre of a cultural and scientific revolution kindled and encouraged by the Emperor the effects of which are felt even today. "The Theatre of the World" is the enchanting story of Rudolf II, an emperor more interested in the great talents and minds of his times than in the exercise of his power. Rarely leaving Prague Castle, he gathered around him a galaxy of famous ... Read more
At the turn of the 17th-century the greatest philosophers, alchemists, astronomers, and mathematicians of the day flocked to Prague to work under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. The city was the centre of a cultural and scientific revolution kindled and encouraged by the Emperor the effects of which are felt even today. "The Theatre of the World" is the enchanting story of Rudolf II, an emperor more interested in the great talents and minds of his times than in the exercise of his power. Rarely leaving Prague Castle, he gathered around him a galaxy of famous ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvill Secker
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780436205217
SKU
KSK0000450
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About Peter Marshall
Dr Peter Marshall has written widely on cultural and intellectual history and is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Philosopher's Stone: a Quest for the Secrets of Alchemy, Demanding the Impossible: A History of Anarchism, and Nature's Web: An Exploration of Ecological Thinking. His travel writing includes the books Around Africa and Celtic Gold. He is ... Read more
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