Nature in Seclusion. The Monastic Republic of Letters in Southern Germany

Monasteries were famous for their extensive libraries and richly decorated churches. Less well known are their observatories and their mathematical-physical collections with telescopes, air pumps, and friction machines. But how did the way of life in the monastery and scientific practices influence...

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Published in:Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte 2024-09, Vol.47 (3), p.215-241
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