Heaven and Earth in the Middle Ages: The Physical World before Columbus by Simek, Rudolf; Hall, Angela; Simek, Rudolph; Hall, Angela [Translator]

Hardback. Very Good.

Boydell & Brewer, Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Rochesterr: The Boydell Press, 1996. Hardcover. Good/good. Hardcover. 9 1/2" X 6 1/4". xii, 164pp. Mild rubbing, creasing, and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of unclipped dust jacket. Gentle rubbing to corners and edges of blue cloth over boards. Lean to spine. Occasional inked underlining to pages. Underlining does not obscure text. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: A discussion of European understanding of the physical world from the 9th century to the 15th, ranging from astronomy to zoology - and refuting the more recent notion that the world was thought flat. What were the ideas held by medieval man concerning the size and shape of the earth? How many planets were there, and of what material was the universe constructed? What was the relationship between the sky and Heaven? How were snow, thunderstorms and comets explained? In this fascinating book Dr Simek shows that though nature was thought to be permeated by the will of God, there were numerous explanations for unknown… Read More

Boydell Press, 1996. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

The Boydell Press, 1996. A book examining the theories of medieval man to explain the World the planets and the universe and all kinds of unknown phenomena. A combination of science, mythology and folk lore to explain the World. 164 pages with many illustrations. Book and dustwrapper are very bright and clean a really nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First English Translation. Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 9 ½ x 6¼ Inches. Hardcover.

Hardback. New. A discussion of European understanding of the physical world from the 9th century to the 15th, ranging from astronomy to zoology and refuting the more recent notion that the world was thought flat.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Boydell Pr, 1997. Hardcover. New. 164 pages. 9.75x6.50x0.75 inches.

Boydell Press, 1996-11-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!