The Book of My Life: de Vita Propria Liber 1929 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417975815)

The Book Of My Life: De Vita Propria Liber 1929 is an autobiographical work by the Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, and astrologer, Jerome Cardan. Originally written in Latin and published in 1576, the book is a detailed account of Cardan's life, from his childhood in Pavia, Italy to his later years as a renowned scholar and physician in Milan.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Cardan's life. The first part focuses on his early years, including his childhood, education, and early struggles with poverty and illness. The second part covers his adult life, including his marriage, family, and professional accomplishments in the fields of mathematics, medicine, and astrology. The final part of the book is a philosophical reflection on the meaning of life and death, as well as Cardan's own beliefs about the afterlife.Throughout the book, Cardan provides a candid and introspective account of his life, including his successes and failures, his personal relationships, and his struggles with depression and anxiety. He also shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, from religion and philosophy to politics and human nature.Overall, The Book Of My Life: De Vita Propria Liber 1929 is a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most prominent intellectuals of the Renaissance period.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: Jerome Cardon,Jerome Cardan
ISBN-10: 1417975814
ISBN-13: 9781417975815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d