Books of Secrets: Natural Philosophy in England, 1550-1600

by Allison B. Kavey

How cultural categories shaped--and were shaped by--new ideas about controlling nature

Ranging from alchemy to necromancy, "books of secrets" offered medieval readers an affordable and accessible collection of knowledge about the natural world. Allison Kavey's 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252032098
• ISBN13: 9780252032097
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"