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UNINA9910795334603321 |
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Autore |
Hadass Ofer <1969-> |
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Medicine, religion, and magic in early Stuart England : Richard Napier's medical practice / / Ofer Hadass |
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University Park, Pennsylvania : , : The Pennsylvania State University Press, , 2018 |
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ISBN |
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0-271-08173-2 |
0-271-08175-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Collana |
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The magic in history series |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Medicine - England - History - 17th century |
Medical astrology - England - History - 17th century |
Magic - England - History - 17th century |
Theology - England - History - 17th century |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Astrological medicine -- Astral magic -- Converse with angels -- Religion and knowledge. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"Explores the work of the astrologer-physician and Anglican rector Richard Napier (1559-1634). Examines Napier's medical and magical practices in their larger context and shows how the physician incorporated both astral and ritual magic into his medicine"--Provided by publisher. |
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