Tamsyn Barton traces the history of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia to the early Byzantine Empire, focussing on the Greco-Roman world. Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology; it also sheds light on its practice. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in history, the history of science, or in modern astrology, as well as to the specialist.

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An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology.