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The Magic Books
A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts"A vivid account”—Frederick Studemann, Financial Times“A learned and affectionate study of hidden knowledge.”—Kirkus Reviews“Authoritative and accessible, this book is an entertaining and insightful companion to an often hidden history.”—Tabitha Stanmore, BBC History“Lawrence-Mathers explains all aspects of magic in a simple and comprehensive way.”—Nicholas Orme, Church Times“This exquisitely illustrated book guides readers through the intriguing world of medieval magic, charting its evolution, power and danger through the detailed study of extant manuscripts. A superbly readable work.”—Toni Mount, author of Everyday Life in Medieval England “Lawrence-Mathers brings the history of magic books to life, and manages to make a very complex subject both fascinating and accessible. An invaluable companion to scholars and enthusiasts alike.”—Tabitha Stanmore, author of Cunning Folk “Lawrence-Mathers’ beautifully illustrated book takes the reader through a series of important magic manuscripts, showing who read them and why. It shows how deeply integrated magic and astrology were into medieval learned and courtly culture.”—Catherine Rider, author of Magic and Religion in Medieval England“A book that unveils the world of learned medieval magic in all its colour. Lawrence-Mathers shows that magic was not an illicit niche pursuit but a major concern of the powerful, wealthy and learned.”—Francis Young, author of Twilight of the Godlings “Lawrence-Mathers provides an excellent survey of some of the most important magical texts of the medieval West…A useful and illuminating point of entry into the study of medieval magic.”—Richard Kieckhefer, author of Magic in the Middle Ages
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Medieval Perceptions of Magic, Science, and the Natural World
An authoritative collection bringing together a wide range of topics on science, magic, and medieval constructions of the natural world.
€ 174,95 -
The Magic Books
A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts"A vivid account”—Frederick Studemann, Financial Times“A learned and affectionate study of hidden knowledge.”—Kirkus Reviews“Authoritative and accessible, this book is an entertaining and insightful companion to an often hidden history.”—Tabitha Stanmore, BBC History“Lawrence-Mathers explains all aspects of magic in a simple and comprehensive way.”—Nicholas Orme, Church Times“This exquisitely illustrated book guides readers through the intriguing world of medieval magic, charting its evolution, power and danger through the detailed study of extant manuscripts. A superbly readable work.”—Toni Mount, author of Everyday Life in Medieval England “Lawrence-Mathers brings the history of magic books to life, and manages to make a very complex subject both fascinating and accessible. An invaluable companion to scholars and enthusiasts alike.”—Tabitha Stanmore, author of Cunning Folk “Lawrence-Mathers’ beautifully illustrated book takes the reader through a series of important magic manuscripts, showing who read them and why. It shows how deeply integrated magic and astrology were into medieval learned and courtly culture.”—Catherine Rider, author of Magic and Religion in Medieval England“A book that unveils the world of learned medieval magic in all its colour. Lawrence-Mathers shows that magic was not an illicit niche pursuit but a major concern of the powerful, wealthy and learned.”—Francis Young, author of Twilight of the Godlings “Lawrence-Mathers provides an excellent survey of some of the most important magical texts of the medieval West…A useful and illuminating point of entry into the study of medieval magic.”—Richard Kieckhefer, author of Magic in the Middle Ages
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Writing History in the Anglo-Norman World
Manuscripts, Makers and Readers, c.1066-c.1250Who wrote about the past in the Middle Ages, who read about it, and how were these works disseminated and used?
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Discovering William of Malmesbury
A fresh look at William of Malmesbury which not only demonstrates his real greatness as a historian and his European vision, but also the breadth of his learning across a number of other disciplines.
€ 34,50 -
The True History of Merlin the Magician
'Lawrence-Mathers's book dispels any belief that the figure of Merlin is of interest only within the realm of literary history. Instead the book paints a remarkable picture of a figure whose political and social influence has been so extensive that we should consider him a central figure in the shaping of British identity and history.' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author of The Book of English Magic'This highly readable and erudite book places the histories of Merlin, derived from the tweifth-century writings of Geoffrey of Monmouth, in their literary and cultural context. The story of how the image of Merlin as political prophet, magician and half-demon evolved in the Middle Ages is as fascinating as any romance.' - Euan Cameron, author of Enchanted Europe: Superstition, Reason, and Religion, 1250-1750'Anne Lawrence-Mathers has given us a fascinating portrait of Merlin firmly set in history and free from the usual methologising theories. As such it is to be warmly recommended.' - Peter Maxwell-Stuart, author of Wizards: A History"This book is more informative on the subject as a whole than any other I’ve seen. Merlin, though inseparable from Arthur, is a major character in his own right, and he fits in with magical and mystical interests that are still active."—Geoffrey Ashe, author of The Discovery of King Arthur
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Magic and Medieval Society
Anne Lawrence-Mathers is Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of Reading, and the Director of the Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies. She is the author of Manuscripts in Northumbria (2002) and The True History of Merlin the Magician (2012) as well as many articles on medieval magical texts, women and manuscripts. Carolina Escobar-Vargas is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Reading. She completed a PhD thesis on the Image and Reality of the Magician Figure in Twelfth-Century England in 2011 and has delivered several conference papers on related topics.
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Medieval Meteorology
Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac'A wonderful, wide-ranging, and comprehensive study of a subject both ubiquitous and particular; the weather. Medieval Meteorology takes a broadly chronological approach in a wide sweep from the ancient world to the end of the European Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. The continuities from ancient to medieval understanding of the subject are convincingly shown, alongside the critical difference brought about by the reception of works by Islamicate authors from the twelfth century onwards. There is no better place to start, for specialist scholars or general readers. Conveyed in an accessible manner, it is no less formidable in its learning for ease of style and persuasive arguments. Pick up and read.' Giles Gasper, Durham University
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Medieval Meteorology
The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized.
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Magic and Medieval Society
Anne Lawrence-Mathers is Associate Professor of Medieval History at the University of Reading, and the Director of the Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies. She is the author of Manuscripts in Northumbria (2002) and The True History of Merlin the Magician (2012) as well as many articles on medieval magical texts, women and manuscripts. Carolina Escobar-Vargas is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Reading. She completed a PhD thesis on the Image and Reality of the Magician Figure in Twelfth-Century England in 2011 and has delivered several conference papers on related topics.
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Anglo-Norman Durham 1093-1193
Impressive... for many readers of these papers their cumulative effect will be very great indeed... Admirable collaborative volume. JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY Specialists explore the influence of twelfth-centuryDurham, in ecclesiastical affairs, Border politics, architecture, art, and religious and literary culture.
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Women and Writing, c.1340-c.1650
The Domestication of Print CultureEssays offering a gendered approach to the study of the move from manuscript to early printed book show how much women were involved in the process.
€ 117,95