Astronomy and astrology in the Islamic world

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Astronomy and astrology in the Islamic world

Stephen P. Blake

(The new Edinburgh Islamic surveys)

Edinburgh University Press, c2016

  • : hardback
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-158) and index

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Description

This textbook surveys the major advances in the heavenly sciences from Isfahan, Maragha and Samarqand. It looks at the development of astronomy and astrology in the Islamic world from the 9th to the 17th century, and their influence on the beliefs and practices of individuals and institutions in the Islamic world and Europe.

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  • NCID
    BB21509776
  • ISBN
    • 9780748649105
    • 9780748649099
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Edinburgh
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 163 p., [8] p. of plates
  • Size
    25 cm
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