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Athanasius Kircher's theatre of the world

by Joscelyn Godwin

This book examines the neglected engravings of seventeenth-century polymath Athanasius Kircher, analysing how these illustrations reflect his ideas on science, magic, and mysticism. The work is organised into fifteen thematic chapters.

Accession 4722 ISBN 9780500258606 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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