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The Swiss lawyer Jacques Godefroy studied the Codex Theodosianus for decades. His edition of this compilation of laws from the late Antiquity was only published in 1665. Our edition of this epoch-making book passed through many illustrious hands, as it tells us itself.

In 1516 Johannes Adler published his book on the legal problems arising from the constant debasement of coins for the understanding of law in early modern times. It might be the case that he indirectly criticised the monetary policies of his sovereign by doing so.

Francis Bacon wanted to control nature by means of scientific experiments and knowledge. In 1605, the visionary compiled all kinds of knowledge and outlined new fields of research. However, he should have refrained from experimenting himself …

Agricola’s work on mining dominated the field of mining science for centuries. This was due not to the comprehensiveness of his text, but to the ingenious illustrations, for which he collaborated with several experts. They are an example of how the artistic achievements of the Renaissance revolutionized the transmission of knowledge. Realistic depictions made it possible even for illiterate people to learn from books.

Did you know that many members of the 19th century European nobility were tattoo enthusiasts? And did you know that books like Forster's contributed significantly to this? We will tell you why.