Ancient Astrology
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.

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Ancient Astrology
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.

54.99 In Stock
Ancient Astrology

Ancient Astrology

by Tamysn Barton
Ancient Astrology

Ancient Astrology

by Tamysn Barton

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415110297
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 10/06/1994
Series: Sciences of Antiquity
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Tamysn Barton

Table of Contents

List of illustrations, General series introduction, Preface, INTRODUCTION, 1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT AND GREECE, 2 GREECE AND ROME, 3 THE TRIUMPH OF CHRISTIANITY, 4 THE PRINCIPLES OF ASTROLOGY, 5 ASTROLOGICAL PRACTICE: CASTING A HOROSCOPE, 6 THE SOCIAL WORLD OF THE ASTROLOGERS, 7 REFLECTIONS AND RAMIFICATIONS, CONCLUSION, Glossary, Notes, Bibliography, Index
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