Azzolini Monica (22 results)

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Hardback. Condition: New. This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological "intelligence" was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological "intelligence" was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the predictive art of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: New. The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Series: I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History. Num Pages: 392 pages, 17 halftones, 2 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; HBLH; PDX; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 758. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . .…

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Condition: New. The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Series: I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History. Num Pages: 392 pages, 17 halftones, 2 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; HBLH; PDX; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 758. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological "intelligence" was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the predictive art of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological "intelligence" was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This study is the first to examine the important political role played by astrology in Italian court culture. Reconstructing the powerful dynamics existing between astrologers and their prospective or existing patrons, The Duke and the Stars illustrates how the "predictive art" of astrology was a critical source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Astrological "intelligence" was often treated as sensitive, and astrologers and astrologer-physicians were often trusted with intimate secrets and delicate tasks that required profound knowledge not only of astrology but also of the political and personal situation of their clients. Two types of astrological predictions, medical and political, were taken into the most serious consideration. Focusing on Milan, Monica Azzolini describes the various ways in which the Sforza dukes (and Italian rulers more broadly) used astrology as a political and dynastic tool, guiding them as they contracted alliances, made political decisions, waged war, planned weddings, and navigated health crises.The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. The Duke and the Stars explores science and medicine as studied and practiced in fifteenth-century Italy, including how astrology was taught in relation to astronomy. It illustrates how the predictive art of astrology was often a critical, secretive source of information for Italian Renaissance rulers, particularly in times of crisis. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Toronto, PIMS, 2017. 299 pp. Orig. softcover.

Brossura. Condition: come nuovo. Dust Jacket Condition: ottimo. prima edizione. Scrittore di romanzi di avventura e gialli, giornalista, sceneggiatore, traduttore, L. M. è una voce importante della letteratura del Novecento, la cui fama per troppo tempo è rimasta legata alla sua presunta filiazione con Emilio Salgari. Questo saggio, con l'analisi puntuale delle opere, dei personaggi, degli ambienti e della critica, è un contributo alla scoperta della parte originale della produzione di L.M., e insieme un viaggio all'interno del genere d'avventura scientifico-fantastico che introdusse per primo in Italia. Lunghezza 205 pagine 23 cm illustrato Collana Salgariana Biblioteca Civica Verona Studi Cataloghi Biografie Memorie Critica letteraria Scrittori Pseudonimo Illustratori Vita Romanzo Biografia Bussolengo Carte Documenti inediti Lettere Disegni Epistolario Corrispondenza Scritti Letteratura popolare di genere Romanzi Avventura Fondo Archivio Storico Giunti Collezionismo Comunale Milano Arnoldo Mondadori Libro Fumetto Generi letterari Fantascienza Calogero Ciancimino Giallo Intrecci Personaggi Stile Copertine illustrate Bibliografia Emilio Salgari Avventure Sandokan Bambini Ragazzi Fantasy Viaggio Scoperte Ottocento Novecento Narratori popolari Narrativa Achille Tedeschi Virginia Cordelia Racconti Lina Schwarz Filastrocche Renato Simoni Corriere Piccoli Lorenzo Montano Gialli Anni Venti Impresari Commedie Testi teatrali Bemporad Sonzogno Treves Vallardi Novelliere Illustrato Vittorioso Domenica culturale Carteggio Fancelli Contarini Margaritis Ghost writers Ombra Mercato librario Sosia Alias Saga Saghe Vintage Motta Imitazione Verne Poe Storie fantascientifiche La principessa delle rose Futuro Biblioteca fantastica Giovani italiani Orrore Francia Tallandier Delagrave Ferenczi Prosciugamento Mediterraneo Tarquinio Sini Volantini pubblicitari Ciclo Ramavala Mare indiano Flagellatori Oceano Corsaro Ceylon Pirata Mistero Klematan Dominatore Pagoda Re Diadema Nana Sahib Pantera Tipperah Impero Regina Syda Darmay Africa Cacciatore Leoni Dramma Segreto Bassutos Rivoluzione indiana Abbandonati Galveston Vendicatore Brahama Raja Koringa Adoratori Fuoco Puntate Zerdesth Bisanzio Fiamme Bosforo Saraceni Tempi futuri Sommergibile fiammeggiante Moretto Giganti Battaglia Ciclopi Isola di ferro West Pellerossa Canada Prateria Nemico Buffalo Bill Tigri Apocrifi salgariani Firma abbinata Naufraghi Brick Diavolo Addio Mompracem Cacciatori Far-West Tigre della Malesia Medusa Scettro Yanez Jungla nera Elena Malaguti Riccardo Valla Vegetti Nicoli Fascicoli Rio Alligatori Scheletro Totem Morte Tiziano Agnelli Umberto Bartocci Grande Tormenta Salvatore Canneto John Clute David Langford Nicholls Gianfranco De Turris Caterina Lombardo Viaggi straordinari Claudio Gallo Gaetana Marrone Paolo Puppa Maria Teresa Mottini Italo Pileri François Vidoc Augusto Righi De Amicis Palazzolo Franz Schalk Corsari Libri rari fuori catalogo Zenari Nave Archetipi Anello Nero Maelstrom Esotismo Oriente Guyana Antartide Animali Plot Feuilleton Eugène Sue Cletto Arrighi Serao Misteri De Marchi Carlo Righetti Topolino Uomini illustri veronesi Donath Morini Iconografia Successi editoriali Biographies Memoirs Literary criticism Pseudonym Illustrators Life Biography Unpublished documents Letters Drawings Popular literature Adventure novels Archive Collection Comics Genres Science fiction Italian thriller Characters Illustrated covers Bibliography Adventures Children Teens Travel Stories Nursery Thrillers Twenties Sunday Sagas Imitation Princess Future Fantastic library Horror Cycle Flagellators Corsair Pirate Mystery King Panther Empire Queen Hunter Lions Drama Secret Revolution Avenger Worshippers Fire Episodes Byzantium Flames Bosphorus Saracens Submarine Giants Battle Cyclops Island Redskin Enemy Tigers Shipwrecked Devil Goodbye Hunters Malaysia Scepter Jungle Files Alligators Skeleton Death Great Storm Extraordinary Journeys Corsairs Rare books out of print Archetypes Black Ring Exoticism Animals Mysteries Mickey Mouse Illustrious men Iconography.…