A Portal to the Universe: The Astrolabe as a Site of Exchange in Medieval and Early Modern Knowledge

Authors

  • Jeremy Schreier Stanford University

Abstract

This essay analyzes the astrolabe and its ability to transfer ideas and culture across traditional geographic boundaries, from the perspective of Europe in the Medieval and Early Modern eras.

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Published

2014-06-11

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Research Articles

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