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A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Roger Beck
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Description for A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Paperback. A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. * Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. Series: Brief Histories of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; VXFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies.
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies.
- Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition.
- Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve.
- Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks.
- Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
Brief Histories of the Ancient World
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405110747
SKU
V9781405110747
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Roger Beck
Roger Beck is Emeritus Professor at the University Toronto. He is the author of The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire (2006).
Reviews for A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
“[Beck’s] writing is clear, lively and accessible; concepts and technical details are well explained…” (The Classical Review, Vol 58 No. 1 2008) "This is a work likely to entice readers to further pursue the subject … Recommended." (Choice) "Roger Beck’s book does credit to the author: It is clear, and, possibly most importantly, it gives its reader ... Read more