Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World: His Life, Work, and the Search for Universal Knowledge by Joscelyn Godwin

Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World: His Life, Work, and the Search for Universal Knowledge

Joscelyn Godwin

304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy science informative lighthearted medium-paced
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A major study of both the written and pictorial work of a neglected genius whose breadth of interest made him the last Renaissance man - Fully examines every area of Kircher's wide field of study and accomplishments - Magnificently illustrated wit...

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