![]() ![]() we can be very grateful.'Patrick Curry'With its substantial introduction, glossary of technical terms. full of delicious moments of unintentional comedy'The Spectator'this book is something for which. They have given us one of the best recent books on the history of medicineand astrology in early modern England and an important contribution to economic and ecclesiatical history.' Medieval History ''Jeake's meticulously edited diary should continue to attract the attention of social historians for years to come.'The Listener'a valuable source and deserves to be widely known'English Historical Review'edited with marvellous care'Daily Telegraph' this diary of a puritan Pooter, handsomely produced by the Clarendon Press, remains an interesting curiosity. ![]() They have also supplied a brilliant introduction, essential reading for historians of the period, and a series of appendices, mainly concerned with astrology, that greatly enhance the value of the book. The annotation is scrupulous and informative books, people and significant events are briefly and precisely identified. ' Hunter and Gregory display impeccable editorial skills. ![]()
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