On historical astrology : the book of religions and dynasties (on the great conjunctions)

This is the first of two volumes providing the Arabic, Latin and English versions of the major text on political astrology of the Middle Ages. The original text is attributed to Abu Ma'sar (787-866 AD) or to his pupil Ibn al-Bazyar, and was translated into Latin in the mid-12th century. In eight books (parts) it provides the scientific basis for predictions concerning kings, prophets, dynasties, religions, wars, epidemics and more by means of conjunctions of planets. This edition of the text aims to provide the contexts for the frequent citation of this work by both Arabic and Latin authors and also includes numerous details concerning Islamic history.