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The Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars
Geoff Stray
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Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AQ; PGT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 126 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
Ever since humans first began to count, people have clocked days, moons and years, tried to make sense of them in terms of each other, and formed calendars to order their lives. In an amazing leap, the ancient Maya managed to synchronize all the visible planets too. In this tiny guide to ancient calendars, Geoff Stray explains the difference between lunar and solar calendars, the importance of precession, and reveals for the very first time the secret of the Long Count. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich ... Read more
Ever since humans first began to count, people have clocked days, moons and years, tried to make sense of them in terms of each other, and formed calendars to order their lives. In an amazing leap, the ancient Maya managed to synchronize all the visible planets too. In this tiny guide to ancient calendars, Geoff Stray explains the difference between lunar and solar calendars, the importance of precession, and reveals for the very first time the secret of the Long Count. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Wooden Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
83g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Powys, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904263609
SKU
V9781904263609
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99-50
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