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Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in History

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The Evolution of Almanacs: Astronomy and Forecasting in the 14th Century

This chapter explores the historical development of almanacs, emphasizing their role in disseminating astronomical data in the 14th century. It reveals the broader appeal of almanacs beyond medicine, highlighting their significance in astrology and meteorology during that era.

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