Sagesses Minérales Médecine et Magie des Pierres Précieuses au Moyen Âge |
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| Author:
| Gontero-Lauze, Valérie |
| Series title: | Recherches Litteraires Medievales Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-2-8124-0125-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Publisher: | Classiques Garnier
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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These treatises on precious stones present the inventory of the jewels and their medical and magical qualities. This volume gives the translation of five treatises dating from the 12th to the 14th century, thus giving access to these difficult texts so that their importance for the history of science and for social history of mentalities may be appreciated.
These treatises on precious stones present the inventory of the jewels and their medical and magical qualities. This volume gives the translation of five treatises dating from the 12th to the 14th century, thus giving access to these difficult texts so that their importance for the history of science and for social history of mentalities may be appreciated.