The professor of secrets : mystery, medicine, and alchemy in Renaissance Italy
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9781426206856, 1426206852, 1299565700, 9781299565708
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 324-359) and index.
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In the tradition of Galileo's Daughter and Brunelleschi's Dome, this exciting story illuminates the captivating world of the late Renaissance'in this case its plagues, remedies, and alchemy 'through the life of Leonardo Fioravanti, a brilliant, remarkably forward-thinking, and utterly unconventional doctor. Fioravanti's marvelous cures and talent for self-aggrandizement earned him the adoration of the people, the scorn of the medical establishment, and a reputation as one of the age's most colorful, combative figures. Written by Pulitzer-prize nominated historian William Eamon, The Professor of Secrets entices readers into a dangerous scientific underworld of sorcerers and surgeons. Meticulously researched and engagingly written, this gripping narrative will appeal to those interested in Renaissance history, the development of science, and the historical thrillers so popular today.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Eamon, W. (2010). The professor of secrets: mystery, medicine, and alchemy in Renaissance Italy . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eamon, William. 2010. The Professor of Secrets: Mystery, Medicine, and Alchemy in Renaissance Italy. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eamon, William. The Professor of Secrets: Mystery, Medicine, and Alchemy in Renaissance Italy Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Eamon, W. (2010). The professor of secrets: mystery, medicine, and alchemy in renaissance italy. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Eamon, William. The Professor of Secrets: Mystery, Medicine, and Alchemy in Renaissance Italy National Geographic, 2010.
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