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THE MAP OF KNOWLEDGE: A Thousand-Year History... By Violet Moller (2019 HC){B3}
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
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- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780385541763
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385541767
ISBN-13
9780385541763
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038307641
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Map of Knowledge : a Thousand-Year History of How Classical Ideas Were Lost and Found
Subject
Ancient / General, General, History, Europe / General, Customs & Traditions, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Education, Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
22.9 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-054987
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"A lovely debut from a gifted young author. Violet Moller brings to life the ways in which knowledge reached us from antiquity to the present day in a book that is as delightful as it is readable." --Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads "A sumptuous, glittering, endlessly fascinating book, written with passion, verve, and humor." --Catherine Nixey, author of The Darkening Age "Euclid's Elements is the seed from which my subject of mathematics grew. Thanks to this fascinating and meticulous account, I've had a glimpse of just how Euclid's text, together with works by Ptolemy and Galen, blossomed as they wound their way through the centuries and the seven cities at the heart of Violet Moller's book. What an adventure." --Marcus du Sautoy, professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford and author of The Music of the Primes "An epic treasure hunt into the highways and byways of stored knowledge across faiths and continents." --John Agard, poet and judge, Royal Society of Literature 2016 Jerwood Award "An exceptionally bold and important book" --Daisy Hay, author of Young Romantics and judge, Royal Society of Literature 2016 Jerwood Award
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
" The Map of Knowledge is an endlessly fascinating book, rich in detail, capacious and humane in vision." --Stephen Greenblatt, author of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern , winner of the Pulitzer Prize After the Fall of Rome, when many of the great ideas of the ancient world were lost to the ravages of the Dark Ages, three crucial manuscripts passed hand to hand through seven Mediterranean cities and survived to fuel the revival of the Renaissance--an exciting debut history. The foundations of modern knowledge--philosophy, math, astronomy, geography--were laid by the Greeks, whose ideas were written on scrolls and stored in libraries across the Mediterranean and beyond. But as the vast Roman Empire disintegrated, so did appreciation of these precious texts. Christianity cast a shadow over so-called pagan thought, books were burned, and the library of Alexandria, the greatest repository of classical knowledge, was destroyed. Yet some texts did survive and The Map of Knowledge explores the role played by seven cities around the Mediterranean--rare centers of knowledge in a dark world, where scholars supported by enlightened heads of state collected, translated and shared manuscripts. In 8th century Baghdad, Arab discoveries augmented Greek learning. Exchange within the thriving Muslim world brought that knowledge to Cordoba, Spain. Toledo became a famous center of translation from Arabic into Latin, a portal through which Greek and Arab ideas reached Western Europe. Salerno, on the Italian coast, was the great center of medical studies, and Sicily, ancient colony of the Greeks, was one of the few places in the West to retain contact with Greek culture and language. Scholars in these cities helped classical ideas make their way to Venice in the 15th century, where printers thrived and the Renaissance took root. The Map of Knowledge follows three key texts--Euclid's Elements , Ptolemy's The Almagest , and Galen's writings on medicine--on a perilous journey driven by insatiable curiosity about the world.
LC Classification Number
AZ231.M65 2019
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- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- 8***2 (1039)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller
- r***r (185)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!