A History of Ancient Mathematical Astronomy (Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences) 3 volume set
by O. Neugebauer
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 354006995X
- ISBN 13
- 9783540069959
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About This Item
Springer Verlag, 1975. 1st ed. 1975. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 6x3x9. 3 volume set. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good bindings and covers. Shelf wear. Edges scuffed. Small tear to edge of Part 3. Clean, unmarked pages. xxi, 1456 pages, illustrations ; 25 cm. <br> "At once the most comprehensive and detailed history of ancient astronomy undertaken. From Meton of Athens in the fifth century B.C. and the unnamed scribes of Babylon, through Hipparchus and Ptolemy, to the shadowy figures of Olympiodorus and Stephanus in the early period of the Byzantine Empire, from primitive shadow tables and calendars of star phases, through Babylonian ephemerides and the Almagest, to the odd fragments preserved in late astrologers, the entire panorama of astronomy is set forth." <br> This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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- SequiturBooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2309070016
- Title
- A History of Ancient Mathematical Astronomy (Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences) 3 volume set
- Author
- O. Neugebauer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1975. 2nd Printing
- ISBN 10
- 354006995X
- ISBN 13
- 9783540069959
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag
- Place of Publication
- Berlin
- Date Published
- 1975
- Size
- 6x3x9
- X weight
- 113 oz
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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