The appreciation of ancient and medieval science during the Renaissance (1450-1600).

"An account of how and to what extent ancient and medieval sciences were transmitted during the Renaissance. A detailed picture of scientific knowledge and its dissemination during the years from 1450 to 1600. Because this span paralleled the development of printing , this work examines the con...

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Main Author: Sarton, George, 1884-1956 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Univ. of Pennsylvania Press, 1955.
Series:Rosenbach Fellowship in Bibliography. Publications ; 1953.
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Summary:"An account of how and to what extent ancient and medieval sciences were transmitted during the Renaissance. A detailed picture of scientific knowledge and its dissemination during the years from 1450 to 1600. Because this span paralleled the development of printing , this work examines the contributions of scholars and men of science, and also the printers and publishers who made it possible to preserve the learning of past ages" --back cover.
Item Description:Half-title: A.S.W. Rosenbach fellowship in bibliography.
Physical Description:xvii, 233 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.