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The Summa perfectionis and late medieval alchemy a study of chemical traditions, techniques and theories in thirteenth century Italy
The earliest high-confidence catalog date in this author overview is 1986.
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The earliest high-confidence catalog date in this author overview is 1986.
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A clearly attributed work with a supported 1994 catalog date.
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A clearly attributed work with a supported 2006 catalog date.
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A clearly attributed work with a supported 2009 catalog date.
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Rough sketch of list themes (WIP): Automata as wonders/marvels. Kinds of automata: clocks, toys, musical instruments, orreries, etc. Masks as automata. Mechanical philosophy. Mechanism vs. Organicism/Holism/Vitalism in the history of ideas. Hermeneutic aspect…