A History of Western Astrology Volume II

by Nicholas Campion

Astrology is a major feature of contemporary popular culture. Recent research indicates that 99% of adults in the modern west know their birth sign. In the modern west astrology thrives as part of our culture despite being a pre-Christian, pre-scientific world-view.

Medieval and Renaissance Europe marked the high water mark for astrology. It was a subject of high theological speculation, was used to advise kings and popes, and to arrange...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441181296
• ISBN13: 9781441181299
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"