God's philosophers: how the medieval world laid the foundations of modern science

By:

Hannam, James

Publication details: Icon Books, 2009. London:Description: ix, 435 p. : ill.; pb; 20 cmISBN:

9781848311503

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DDC classification:

509.02 HAN

Summary: The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilised behaviour. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. This is a celebration of the forgotten scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-420) and index.

The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilised behaviour. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. This is a celebration of the forgotten scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages.

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