Books of Secrets
Author:   Allison Kavey
Publisher:   University of Illinois Press
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9786613884541


Pages:   214
Publication Date:   07 September 2007
Format:   Electronic book text
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Ranging from alchemy to necromancy, books of secrets? offered medieval readers an affordable and accessible collection of knowledge about the natural world. Allison Kaveys study traces the cultural relevance of these books and also charts their influence on the people who read them. Citing the importance of printers in choosing the books contents, she points out how these books legitimized manipulating nature, thereby expanding cultural categories, such as masculinity, femininity, gentleman, lady, and midwife, to include the willful command of the natural world.

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Author:   Allison Kavey
Publisher:   University of Illinois Press
Imprint:   University of Illinois Press
ISBN:  

9786613884541


ISBN 10:   6613884545
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   07 September 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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