1989 hardcover edition of Textual Studies in Ancient and Medieval Geometry by Wilbur Knorr, published by Birkhäuser Boston. A specialized scholarly work examining the transmission and interpretation of geometric texts from antiquity through the medieval period, including studies related to Euclid, Archimedes, Arabic mathematical traditions, and the historical evolution of geometry. An increasingly desirable title among collectors of mathematics history, philosophy of science, medieval studies, and higher mathematics scholarship. Features numerous geometric diagrams and academic references throughout. Retains the original dust jacket.
Item Tag: Medieval
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Holy Feast and Holy Fast: Religious Significance of Food to Medieval Women by
Explore the profound connection between food, religion, and women’s experiences in the Middle Ages with ‘Holy Feast and Holy Fast’ by Caroline Walker Bynum. This scholarly paperback, a first printing from 1988, delves into the religious significance of eating and fasting for medieval women. Published by the University of California Press, this book is a key text in medieval history, religious studies, and women’s studies. It features acid-free and chlorine-free paper, ensuring its longevity. The book is in good condition, showing some light wear consistent with age and use, including a minor handwritten mark on page 58. A must-have for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval history and women’s spirituality.
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High School Medieval to Rennaissance After darkness I hope for Light Artios
The product is a textbook titled “Medieval to Renaissance: After Darkness I Hope for Light” part of the Artios High School curriculum.