Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations Contributor(s): Krupp, E. C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486428826 ISBN-13: 9780486428826 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: Popular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. Contents include The Lights We See, The Skies We Watch, The Gods We Worship, The Tales We Tell, The Dead We Bury, The Vigils We Keep, The Days We Tally, and more. 208 illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Social Science | Archaeology |
Dewey: 520.93 |
LCCN: 2002041788 |
Series: Dover Books on Astronomy |
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.24" W x 9.04" (1.58 lbs) 416 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: It should be read by anyone even remotely interested in the long saga of the universe's profound and lasting influence on mankind's development. -- New Scientist
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