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The Trial Against Atheism in Naples (1688-1697): Chronology and Documentation
Documents and historical analysis of the Naples trials concerning atomism and atheism between 1688 and 1697. The volume reconstructs the proceedings and examines the circulation of scientific and philosophical ideas in their setting.
Diplomatics: the science of reading medieval documents. A Handbook
A handbook on reading and interpreting medieval documents. It introduces the forms, materials, language, authorship and purposes of public and private records, explaining how documentary evidence is assessed and understood.
From Exploration to Exploitation: Giovanni Mariti, Domenico Sestini, Antonio Mondaini and the Early History of Cypriote Archaeology
A study of early archaeological exploration in Cyprus through the work of Giovanni Mariti, Domenico Sestini and Antonio Mondaini. The author traces connections between travel, antiquarian interests and the formation of archaeological knowledge.
Building in Prehistoric Cyprus: Tracing Transformations in the Built and Social Environment of Early Cypriot Communities
An archaeological study of building in prehistoric Cyprus. The author examines materials, construction and the use of space to investigate changes in social organisation from early settlements to the beginning of the Late Bronze Age.
From Handwriting to Footprinting: Text and Heritage in the Age of Climate Crisis
A study of textual heritage and its environmental footprint. Anne Baillot connects archival history with the technologies of digitisation, examining the preservation and circulation of texts and the material resources those activities require.