
“This book will get you doing science with him, learning the science as and when he learned it. From counting to 9,999 on your fingers to casting a horoscope or curing dysentery, understanding something of how medieval science was not just thought but really done – not just admiring astrolabes but weighing the brass in your hands – is essential to appreciating its achievements.”
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The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science
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