A Cultural History of the Senses in the Middle Ages

A Cultural History of the Senses in the Middle Ages
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9780857853400
ISBN-13 : 0857853406
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Book Synopsis A Cultural History of the Senses in the Middle Ages by : Richard G. Newhauser

Download or read book A Cultural History of the Senses in the Middle Ages written by Richard G. Newhauser and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With six volumes covering 2,500 years, this is the definitive overview of the senses through history. From antiquity to the present day, this major reference work covers themes such as religion, philosophy, science, medicine, literature, art and media.

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