The Dawn of Astrology: A Cultural History of Western Astrology, Volume 1: The Ancient and Classical Worlds

by Nicholas Campion

Nicholas Campion comprehensively charts Western astrology from 30,000 BCE to the 17th century, with particular focus on its magical, political and apocalyptic movements and use in everyday life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847252141
• ISBN13: 9781847252142
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.8" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Clear, Concise and Fascinating Exploration of Astrology's Early Days

I was pleasantly surprised to find a balance of true academic research combined with a prevailing sense of respect and awe for the subject of tracing back the possible roots of astrology. Nicholas Campion thinks critically, with the mind of an archeologist/anthropologist, although he doesn't delve deeply into finer details. This is an overview, with very good references so that anyone wanting to further explore the discussions can. I've been learning a lot and have found each new detail fascinating. I feel this is a book that could be attractive to both history buff, as well as astrology student. The only technical problem is that the lines are printed very closely, almost touching, probably in an effort to save space. Other than that, worth the wait to find this out-of-print book.

The Dawn of Astrology Volume

this is a must read for everyone. you do not have to be an astrologer to appreciate the historical sequence of reglion and the sciences. astrology was the first science and without it we would not have medicine, mathematics, astronomy or any of the knowledge we have today. The Dawn of Astrology clearly outlines the rise and fall of oldest science, astrology.