Michael Servetus: A Translation Of His Geographical, Medical And Astrological Writings With Introductions And Notes - Hardcover

""Michael Servetus: A Translation Of His Geographical, Medical And Astrological Writings With Introductions And Notes"" is a book that provides an English translation of the works of Michael Servetus, a 16th-century Spanish physician, theologian, and polymath. The book includes translations of Servetus' writings on geography, medicine, and astrology, as well as introductions and notes that provide historical and cultural context for his ideas. Servetus was a controversial figure in his time, and his ideas on religion and science were considered heretical by many. This book offers readers a chance to explore his ideas and writings in depth, and to gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Renaissance era.Contents: 1. Ptolemy's Geography 2. The Apology Against Fuchs 3. The Syrups 4. The Discourse In Favor Of Astrology 5. The Second Edition Of Ptolemy's Geography 6. The Description Of The Lesser Circulation, From Christianismi Restitutio, 1553, Illustrated By Christoffel Van Sichem, 1607.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.