Thinking on Earthquakes in Early Modern Europe

Firm Beliefs on Shaky Ground

Autor*innen

• Rienk Vermij

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Philosophie
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the cultural and intellectual responses to earthquakes prior to the 1755 Lisbon disaster, this comprehensive study delves into how these natural events influenced pre-modern European society. It uncovers a rich tradition of thought and reaction that had previously been overlooked, highlighting the significance of earthquakes in shaping historical perspectives and cultural narratives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover