Historical Survey of the Astronomy of the Ancients

By George Cornewall Lewis and Sir George Cornewall Lewis

Book Overview

Historical Survey of the Astronomy of the Ancients is a comprehensive study of the astronomy of ancient civilizations by Sir George Cornewall Lewis. This book provides a detailed account of the development of astronomy from ancient times to the Middle Ages. The author examines the astronomical beliefs and practices of the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other ancient cultures. He also explores the influence of these cultures on the development of astronomy in the Islamic world and medieval Europe. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of astronomical observations for timekeeping, the development of astronomical instruments, and the role of astronomy in religion and mythology. The author draws on a variety of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the astronomy of the ancients. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the ancient world.1862. Contents: Primitive Astronomy of the Greeks and Romans; Philosophical Astronomy of the Greeks from the time of Thales to that of Democritus; Scientific Astronomy of the Greeks from Plato to Eratosthenes; Scientific Astronomy of the Greeks and Romans from Hipparchus to Ptolemy; Astronomy of the Babylonians and Egyptians; Early History and Chronology of the Egyptians; Early History and Chronology of the Assyrians; and Navigation of the Phoenicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162632607
• ISBN13: 9781162632605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"