Ancient Astrology by Tamysn Barton
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.
Ancient Astrology
Ancient Astrology
Summary
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.
Ancient Astrology Summary
About Tamysn Barton
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
Additional information
GOR005057177
9780415110297
0415110297
Ancient Astrology by Tamysn Barton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19941006
272
Winner of Routledge Ancient History Prize 1993
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