The Circulation of Astronomical Knowledge in the Ancient World

The Circulation of Astronomical Knowledge in the Ancient World
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Publisher : Time, Astronomy, and Calendars
Total Pages : 586
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ISBN-10 : 9004315616
ISBN-13 : 9789004315617
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Book Synopsis The Circulation of Astronomical Knowledge in the Ancient World by : John M. Steele

Download or read book The Circulation of Astronomical Knowledge in the Ancient World written by John M. Steele and published by Time, Astronomy, and Calendars. This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Circulation of Astronomical Knowledge in the Ancient Worldexplores the ways in which astronomical knowledge circulated between different communities of scholars over time and space, and what was done with that knowledge when it was received.


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