Quadrivium Miscellany with Rithmomachia
Quadrivium miscellany with Rithmomachia
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Step into the mind of the medieval polymath with this definitive guide to the Quadrivium, where mathematical theory meets 'The Philosopher's Game.' From the construction of the astrolabe to the divine geometry of the soul, discover how the Middle Ages mapped the stars and the spirit through the elegance of number.
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786 termsMajor Themes
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