Book: On both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar by Julio Samsó

Episode 31 October 29, 2020 00:11:00
Book: On both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar by Julio Samsó
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Book: On both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar by Julio Samsó

Oct 29 2020 | 00:11:00

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Show Notes

In this brief video we once more talk to Professor Julio Samsó, this time on his new book: On Both Sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. Studies on the History of Medieval Astronomy in the Iberian Peninsula and the Maghrib. This work gathers his life research, and although it is focused on astronomy, it includes an important chapter on astrological practices that is an invaluable contribution to the history of astrology.

For more information on the book see: https://brill.com/view/title/57817

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