Magical Jewels of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Particularly in England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432608477)

Magical Jewels of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Particularly in England is a book written by Joan Evans. The book explores the history and significance of magical jewels from medieval and Renaissance periods, with a particular focus on England. The author delves into the symbolism and meaning behind these jewels, which were believed to possess supernatural powers and were used for a variety of purposes, including protection, healing, and divination. Evans also examines the role of these jewels in the courts of kings and queens, as well as their use in popular culture and literature. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the magical jewels of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of magic and superstition.1922. Contents: Magical Jewels and Gems in the Ancient World. The Earlier Christian Lapidaries. Lapidaries of Spain and the Nearer East. Western Mediaeval Lapidaries: Mediaeval Popular Lapidaries; Christian Symbolic Lapidaries; Mediaeval Scientific Lapidaries. Mediaeval Astrology: Lapidaries of Engraved Gems. Magical Jewels of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance: Lapidaries of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. Magical Jewels of the Renaissance. The Age of Criticism: The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Illustrated.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.

Author: Joan Evans
ISBN-10: 1432608479
ISBN-13: 9781432608477
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2004
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d