De Re Metallica - Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556

Georg Agricola

Traducteur Herbert Hoover, Lou Henry Hoover

Maison d'édition: Good Press

Synopsis

Georg Agricola's seminal work, "De Re Metallica," stands as a comprehensive treatise on mining and metallurgy, published in 1556. This influential text is notable for its rigorous methodical approach and detailed illustrations, offering insight into the practical methods of extraction and processing metallic ores in the early modern period. Often regarded as a cornerstone of mining literature, Agricola blends scientific precision with an educative narrative style, reflecting the Renaissance's burgeoning spirit of inquiry and empirical observation. His systematic classification of mining processes and equipment provides readers not only with a historical overview but also with an invaluable reference for contemporary studies in the field. Born in 1494 in the silver-mining town of Glauchau, Vogtland, Georg Agricola was deeply immersed in the mining industry from an early age. His background as a physician and scholar informed his approach to the subject, merging humanistic principles with practical knowledge. His experiences in various mining regions across Europe, alongside his studies in natural philosophy and geology, paved the way for a pioneering understanding of mineral resources and their exploitation. "De Re Metallica" is recommended for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of metallurgy and mining technology, as it not only encapsulates the technical knowledge of the time but also provides a window into the intellectual currents of the Renaissance. Readers will find in Agricola's work a profound appreciation for the natural world, as well as a call to consider the ethical implications of resource extraction.

Disponible depuis: 18/09/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 949 pages.

Science et Technologie

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