John Dee: The Politics of Reading and Writing in the English Renaissance

(Part of the Massachusetts Studies in Early Modern Culture Series)

by William H. Sherman

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This book challenges the conventional image of John Dee (1527--1609) as an isolated, eccentric philosopher. Instead, William H. Sherman presents Dee in a fresh context, revealing that he was a well-connected adviser to the academic, courtly, and commercial circles of his day.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1558490701

ISBN13:9781558490703

Release Date:March 1997

Publisher:University of Massachusetts Press

Length:312 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Historical History Modern Renaissance Philosophers Philosophy Professionals & Academics

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