Underground Mathematics Morel Thomas
Underground Mathematics Morel Thomas Thomas Morel tells the story of subterranean geometry, a forgotten discipline that developed in the silver mines of early modern Europe. Through seven lively case…
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Underground Mathematics Morel Thomas
Thomas Morel tells the story of subterranean geometry, a forgotten discipline that developed in the silver mines of early modern Europe. Through seven lively case studies, he illustrates how geometry was used in metallic mines by practitioners using esoteric manuscripts. Mining and metallurgy were of great significance to the rulers of early modern Europe, required for the silver bullion that fuelled warfare and numerous other uses.
Based on a variety of original manuscripts, maps and archive material, Morel recounts how knowledge was crafted and circulated among practitioners in the Holy Roman Empire and beyond. He describes how an original culture of accuracy and measurement paved the way for technical and scientific innovations, and fruitfully brought together the world of artisans, scholars and courts. Specific chapters deal with the material culture of surveying, map-making,
Morel CCWR254
Underground
Morel MT 120N
Morel Virtus 402