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. * 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.

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	November 2006
Authors:	R Beck
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-1074-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	1-4051-1074-0
Barcode:	9781405110747

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