THE LIGHT AGES: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science
Falk takes us on a tour of medieval science through the eyes of one 14th century monk, John of Westwyk, an intrepid crusader, inventor, and astrologer. From multiplying Roman numerals to navigating by the stars, curing disease, and telling time with an ancient astrolabe, we learn emerging science alongside Westwyk and travel with him. Well illus.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 392
Publisher: Norton
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780393868401
Item #: 4923804