Unveiling the heavens over Carolingian skies. Illuminating science : creating the Handbook of 809 ; Drogo's copy of the Handbook of 809 : a simulacrum of celestial order -- Representing the cosmos for Carolingian hearts and minds. Revealing astronomy : itinerant painters and shifting signs ; Restoring what was lost : astronomy and natural astrology in the Carolingian era
Summary
"Focusing on the Handbook of 809, explores how the liberal arts, and in particular astronomy, experienced a revival in the ninth-century court of Charlemagne. Documents the utility of the constellations for prelates who needed to fix the floating feast of Easter and reckon time"--Provided by publisher
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-273) and index
